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Western National Insurance · 4 hours ago

Claims Counsel Representative

Edina,MN,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $128K/yr

3+ years exp

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs. They are seeking a Claims Counsel Representative to handle complex property and casualty claims, perform legal work, and supervise claims while collaborating with claims and legal teams.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceInsurance

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supports our core business principles of empowerment, accountability, and connectiveness by working collaboratively with claims and legal teams and learning how these values guide daily decision-making

Supervises property, casualty and / or coverage civil litigation claims across the United States

Assists claims staff in evaluating legal matters and provides education to department on relevant changes in law or legal trends

Appears as needed as an attorney for the company and / or insureds, based on lawyer licensing

Shares relevant information with those who may be affected by decisions

Analyzes and interprets commercial and personal insurance policies and makes recommendations for the handling and / or resolution of complex civil litigation claims to upper management, including presentation of evaluations and recommendations in large group settings

Assists in formulating recommendations with respect to the resolution of complex claims, coverage determinations, and / or the handling of civil litigation matters

Deals with complex problems that must be broken down into manageable pieces

Sees relationships between problem components and prioritizes them

Utilizes knowledge, experience, and available resources to find solutions

Participates in development of improvements and helps implement change

Maintains regular contact with customers (policyholders, claimants, agents), outside vendors, and employees across the organization

Presents on claims-related and / or legal issues and topics in front of various internal and external clients

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Litigation experienceMinnesota Bar LicenseClaims concepts knowledgeAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsMultitaskingCore systems proficiencyOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices, standards, and claims concepts

Ability to anticipate legal obstacles and challenges and strategize plans to address them

Skillfully negotiate complex settlements

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to multitask

Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages

Ability to travel to home office when appropriate

Three to five years of litigation experience, preferably litigation involving property, casualty, or commercial and / personal coverage claims issues

Minnesota Bar License is required

Preferred

Wisconsin Bar License is nice to have

Benefits

Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)

Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio

Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer

100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)

Paid parental leave

Bonus opportunities