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. The Claims Professional will handle Private / Non-Profit D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary claims of moderate to high complexity under limited supervision. The candidate will review complaints and other legal pleadings and discovery, arbitration demands, perform coverage analysis, determine exposure and set reserves. They will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits, and regularly communicate with customers and brokers. They may be dedicated to handle claims for specific accounts.

The hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to work in their preferred location with in-person collaboration when meaningful. The selected candidate should be able to report into any Zurich claims office in the US.

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

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation varies by location, role, skills and experience. The starting salary range for this position is $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 , with short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 15%. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and merit increases. The company provides a comprehensive Total Rewards program. This role is intended for a nationwide market range and geographic differentials will apply by location.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Locations and Employment Type

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

Industries

Industries : Insurance and Financial Services

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