Legal Claims Professional - Financial Lines

Overview

Zurich North America is seeking multiple Legal Claims Professionals for our growing Management Solutions group to work out of any of our Claims offices across the US. The Legal Claims Professional will handle Private / Non-Profit D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary claims of moderate to high complexity under limited supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing complaints and other legal pleadings, discovery, arbitration demands, coverage analysis, determining exposure and setting appropriate reserves. They will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits, and will regularly communicate with customers and brokers, potentially handling claims for specific accounts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze coverage, liability, damages and exposure
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters
• Notify Underwriter of claim issues
• Draft case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation
• Direct and engage with the activities of defense counsel

Work Model and Location

At Zurich North America we offer a flexible hybrid work model. Claims employees may work from their preferred location and attend in-person meetings when meaningful and valuable. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into any Zurich claims office in the US, with occasional in-office attendance expected.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation varies by location, role, skill set and experience. The starting salary range for this position is $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 , with a short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 15%. Zurich provides a comprehensive employee benefits package. The salary is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials.

Other Details

Location(s) : AM - New York, AM - Addison, AM - Atlanta, AM - Omaha, AM - Overland Park, AM - Owings Mills, AM - Parsippany, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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