[Hiring] Coverage Counsel @Crum & Forster

Role Description

Crum & Forster is seeking a Claims Coverage Counsel in one of the following locations: Morristown, NJ – Jersey City or remote. The Coverage Counsel is responsible for outcomes on specific severe or complex claims within the Sharing Economy/Transportation lines of business.

What you will do:

• Handle declaratory judgment actions related to Transportation/Sharing Economy, in which a company entity is named as a party.
• Work collaboratively with front-line claim employees and managers in the Sharing Economy/Transportation claim groups to provide coverage analysis and review coverage position letters to produce the best possible result on every claim.
• May also include review of Time Limited Demands, allegations of unfair claim practices, interaction with underwriting partners, and addressing case strategies.
• As a member of the Transportation/Sharing Economy claims team, ensure that the claim investigation and disposition strategy are appropriate for each claim and that appropriate and timely coverage analyses are completed and positions established.
• When a matter is in litigation, ensure that proper and competent attorneys are assigned to the claim and that litigation management strategies are developed and employed.
• Work closely with Transportation/Sharing Economy underwriting and risk engineering partners to provide feedback on policy forms and claim analysis.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a technical claim handling role, specifically in the areas of Sharing Economy/Transportation claims, preferably with a commercial property & casualty company or a self-insured company in those fields.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience and Juris Doctorate required.
• Legal experience at a law firm handling insurance coverage issues in the areas of Transportation/Sharing Economy matters will also be considered in lieu of claims handling experience.
• Coverage experience in the Transportation/Sharing Economy area, including but not limited to UM/UIM, PIP, ridesharing, delivery services, small fleet issues, and Federal & State statutory rules.
• Major claim adjustment and coverage analysis experience and supervisory experience are a plus.
• Proven demonstration of creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Proficient with use of computers and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and work in a cooperative manner.
• Adapts easily to change.
• The ability to travel by automobile and all forms of public transportation a must.
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F’s risk management controls.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous 401K employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision, focused on your whole family’s wellness.
• Opportunities for career development, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training.
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment.
• Encouragement of social and community responsibility through matching donation programs, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program.