• Serve as legal counsel to Hanover’s claims organization
• Research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from insurance contracts
• Address auto and general liability; specialty coverages such as management liability and professional liability; and first-party property and marine coverages
• Prepare timely, appropriate, and actionable coverage opinions and advice on selected high-complexity/exposure claims
• Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies to optimally resolve coverage disputes
• Manage selected coverage litigation brought by or against the Company, including declaratory judgment actions, extra-contractual bad-faith claims, and other claims-related disputes
• Review and approve proposed coverage actions brought on behalf of the Company
• Collaborate with underwriting and product areas to improve the Company’s insurance products
Requirements
- Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies, either in a law firm or in-house for a property and casualty insurer
- Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes is a plus
- 10 or more years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house, with a substantial portion involving property & casualty insurance coverage matters
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate actionable legal advice
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills
- Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery
- JD degree or equivalent
- Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
- Skilled at time management and organizing work
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive expertise in property and casualty insurance coverage, including the ability to prepare actionable legal opinions and manage complex coverage litigation. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for effective collaboration with claims handlers and other stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Property Casualty Insurance Coverage
- Litigating Insurance Coverage Disputes
- JD Degree
- E-Discovery Familiarity
- 10+ Years Practicing Law
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Coverage Opinions Preparation
- Legal Research
- Litigation Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Soft Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
- Admitted to Practice in US Jurisdiction
Industry Keywords
- Insurance Contracts
- Auto Liability
- General Liability
- Management Liability
- Professional Liability
- First-Party Property
- Marine Coverages
- Bad-Faith Claims
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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