Insurance and Claims Counsel

Your ResponsibilitiesLockton Insurance and Claims Counsel provide our clients with guidance and advocacy through financial lines claims. Using legal background and expertise, Insurance and Claims Counsel stay abreast of current legal trends and provide consultation and advice to clients, producers and internal teams.Position responsibilities:Responsible for handling large volume of financial lines claims, including D&O, E&O, Fiduciary, Crime, Cyber and Employment Practices. Responsibilities include:Guiding clients through the claims process and assistance in accessing carrier resourcesAnalyzing coverage and overseeing the timely reporting of claims Responding to coverage issues, strategizing, and effectively advocating on behalf of Lockton clients Advising and consulting with clients and internal constituents on coverage issues concerning financial lines claimsAdvising and consulting with clients regarding the financial lines claim process and potential insurance solutionsReview financial lines policies and specific wording for coverage gaps and potential issues, consult with clients and internal constituents regarding the sameResearch current trends in law that pertain to the financial lines space and our clients’ insurance programsDraft white papers and other educational presentations concerning financial lines insurance Accumulate required continuing educational credits to maintain current insurance and legal licenseRepresent Lockton at client meetings and external eventsPrepare written correspondence, analyses, reports and memos as neededMake a positive contribution to customer satisfaction and constantly strive to improve service to the customerCommunicate in a positive manner to contribute to a cohesive, pleasant work environmentProtect the confidentiality of information learned by performing the duties of the position; reinforce the importance of confidentiality of information to all department associatesPerform other job-related duties as assigned QualificationsLaw Degree required. Bachelor’s degree in a business-related program or equivalent education and/or experience a plus 5+ years of experience as an attorney with an insurance company, law firm or other corporation. Experience handling insurance coverage matters or litigation a plus. Understanding of the overall business, operations, and commercial insurance needs of clientsExecutive level presence to interface with top management of other businesses, representing Lockton in the highest professional mannerStrong analytical, communication and presentation skills including preparation and executionConsistent proven ability to organize and manage time to meet time-sensitive deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointExcellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact with clients and associates at all levels of responsibility, building strong internal and external client relationshipsProven leadership and problem-solving skills, including resolving unusual and complex internal and external issuesProven leadership skills with the ability to understand, communicate with, find solutions for, deserve respect from, and motivate othersAbility to travel by automobile and aircraft and be away from home more than one day and nightLegally able to work in the United States