Legal Claims Professional - Financial Lines

Overview

Zurich is currently looking for multiple Legal Claims Professionals for our growing Management Solutions group to work out of any of our Claims offices throughout the US. If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match and an additional 401K contribution, flexible work options, work / life balance, summer hours and a great culture.

The 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 all other legal pleadings and discovery, arbitration demands, coverage analysis, determining exposure and setting appropriate reserves. They will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits. They will regularly communicate with customers and brokers and may be dedicated to handle 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

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into any of our Zurich claims offices in the US.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Regulatory and Equal Opportunity

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Zurich in 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.

Location and Scheduling

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

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