Claims Counsel

Kinsale Insurance is an Excess & Surplus lines insurer specializing in hard-to-place, small to medium sized commercial accounts. Kinsale is eligible in all states and writes a variety of Property, Casualty and Specialty lines. Given the experience of our staff and our control over the underwriting and claims processes, Kinsale offers unmatched underwriting flexibility to brokers placing difficult E&S accounts. Kinsale will consider offering terms on a wide range of risks including accounts with new or high hazard operations and businesses that have a poor loss history or that are located in high risk venues. We are hiring for a Claims Counsel to join our growing team in our beautiful building in Richmond, VA.

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling a wide variety of Casualty claims under the direction of a Claims Supervisor
• Conducts, coordinates and directs investigation for all aspects of the claims process
• Determines liability, evaluates exposure and negotiates claims to resolution
• Investigates and analyzes coverage; makes coverage determinations; drafts coverage correspondence; effectively communicates coverage determinations to policyholders and other stakeholders
• Maintains accurate documentation and information in claim file
• Handles litigated claims filed against insureds; appoints, directs, and manages defense counsel
• Proactively drives litigation toward resolution
• Participates in and attends mediations and/or trials to facilitate fair resolution of claims

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience

• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to multi-task

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in assigning and directing investigations
• Functional knowledge of contracts including risk transfer provisions
• Experience handling litigation
• Exhibit skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)

Education and Certifications:

• Four-year college degree is required
• J.D. Degree
• Maintain license to practice law and remain current with all CLE credits.

At Kinsale we offer the following great benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Single and Family Health, Dental and Vision Insurance plans with HSA funds contributed
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) 
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Education dollars for training and certifications