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Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions · 4 weeks ago

Coverage Counsel - Claims (Hybrid or Remote)

Plymouth, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$135K/yr - $158K/yr

3+ years exp

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is a leader in the specialty insurance market, dedicated to providing tailored solutions to businesses. The Coverage Counsel will analyze complex insurance coverage matters, perform legal research, and assist in the development of claims litigation strategies.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Reviews assigned moderately complex insurance coverage matters to determine contractual obligations

Recommends additional investigation as appropriate

Identifies and documents controlling legal issues

Performs legal research to identify and analyze similar issues and recommend courses of action

Draws on inductive/deductive reasoning from case law to determine the company's contractual obligations

Communicates findings via correspondence and formal legal opinions, capable of being admissible in court

Assists with the direction and implementation of claims litigation strategy

Prepares and delivers targeted training to Claims staff on state-specific and/or industry-wide legal issues related to coverage and claim handling

Maintains in-depth knowledge of competitive, regulatory and legal environments and applies this information effectively

May provide direct assistance to internal coverage litigation team on litigated matters against the company, including but not limited to conducting research and drafting motions and legal briefs

Informs Chief Claims Counsel and other senior management of important litigation issues

Qualification

Insurance coverage analysisLegal researchLitigation experienceJD requiredDrafting legal documentsTraining skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

3-5 years of legal experience with insurance coverage analysis and/or litigation, preferably with a law firm or an in-house position in the insurance industry

Experience with research and drafting legal coverage evaluations, preferably with experience analyzing the laws of multiple jurisdictions

JD required and admitted in good standing to practice law in at least one state