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Tokio Marine HCC · 2 days ago

Claims Attorney

Purchase, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$119K/yr - $166K/yr

2+ years exp

Tokio Marine HCC is a specialty insurance company with a strong commitment to customer service and innovation. They are seeking a Legal Claims Professional to evaluate and manage claims related to Employment Practices Liability policies, overseeing the litigation process and negotiating settlements.

CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the litigation process for claims to minimize company risk of loss

Analyze coverage issues, conduct investigations, and evaluate to determine validity of moderately complex claims; may work with outside counsel and effectuate same

Prepare and draft moderately complex legal correspondence to affected parties using mail, fax, or other electronic means. Maintain claim files - both physical and electronic. Update files as needed

Communicate with agents, principals, claimants, and other attorneys both orally and in writing concerning claim status, information requests, payment/denial of claim, or related information

May attend court hearings including mediations, settlement conferences, and trials

Assign designated claims to outside counsel including management of the process, compliance with company policy and procedure and approval of company charges/billing

Negotiate claim settlement but must seek approval or denial for claims outside defined limit

Conduct legal research and other miscellaneous legal matters

May provide guidance to less experienced Claims personnel including the review of settlement payments and denials