Kinsale Insurance · 18 hours ago
Claims Counsel (Professional Liability)
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKinsale Insurance is a leading Excess & Surplus lines insurer focused on hard-to-place, small to medium-sized commercial accounts. They are seeking a Claims Counsel in their Professional Lines Division to handle a wide variety of litigated liability claims, conduct investigations, determine liability, and negotiate claims to resolution.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for handling a wide variety of litigated liability claims, including legal and medical malpractice, employment practices, law enforcement liability, and directors and officers liability under the supervision of a Claims Supervisor
Conducts investigation throughout all aspects of the claims process
Determines liability, evaluates exposure, and negotiates claims to resolution
Investigates and analyzes coverage; makes coverage determinations; drafts coverage correspondence; effectively communicates coverage determinations to policyholders and other stakeholders
Maintains accurate documentation/information in claim file
Handles claims in litigation filed against insureds; appoints, directs, and manages defense counsel
Proactively drives litigation toward resolution
Participates in and attends mediations to facilitate settlements
Qualification
Required
Superior written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Exhibit skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Ability to multi-task
Strong negotiation skills
Proficiency in assigning and directing investigations
Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Benefits
Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to $3,600 (individual) or $7,000 (family) in HSA contributions per year.
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
Career Growth
Clear promotion paths, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Retirement & Security
Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus, standard life insurance, and disability coverage.
Continuous Learning
Annual $3,000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications (CLE's)
Company
Kinsale Insurance
Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurance company located in Richmond, VA specializing in hard-to-place property, casualty, and specialty risks.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bryan Petrucelli
Executive Vice President & CFO
Patrick Dalton
SVP, Chief Business Development Officer
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