Claims Coverage Counsel

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Claims Coverage Counsel to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Claims

Our Claims teams are the proven problem solvers of choice for clients, delivering consistent technical excellence and showcasing our service differentiation to create an unparalleled global claims handling experience. Through a robust stakeholder feedback loop and supported by consistent processes and leadership, we take pride in delivering responsive, fair and professional service with empathy and efficiency.

How you will create an impact

As Claims Coverage Counsel, you will provide timely, accurate and actionable legal advice to AIG member insurance companies and AIG claims groups on matters involving insurance coverage.  You will handle legal matters of the highest complexity and financial exposure, with the ability to interact positively and effectively with clients and colleagues.

• Provide claims professionals timely and accurate coverage advice and draft legal opinions for various claims groups for matters arising under various policy types, with an emphasis on assisting with first and third party property coverage issues.
• Assist claims professionals and managers with coverage determinations, drafting of coverage correspondence, risk transfer opportunities and litigation management.
• Analyze probable outcomes of coverage litigation through research of legal precedents and provide corresponding practical and cost-effective legal advice.
• Develop and execute trial and/or pre-trial strategy to obtain the most cost-effective outcomes.
• Perform policy language and endorsement reviews and opine on verbiage impact and applicability to claim scenarios. 
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key internal and external business partners to ensure that service delivery meets appropriate standards and expectations.
• Support ongoing technical claims improvement projects through initiatives to foster an environment of continuous improvement.

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in handling complex insurance coverage opinions and coverage litigation; prior experience handling coverage issues related to property losses required.
• Strong and effective communication skills and ability to interact productively with clients, claims peers, and Senior Leadership.
• Ability to independently handle and coordinate an assigned coverage claim files and coverage opinion matters.
• Detailed knowledge of local statutes, regulations and case law; ability to develop manage and monitor pre-trial and trial strategies; knowledge of rules of evidence, court rules and procedures.
• Ability to advise claims professional on technical issues.
• Must have working understanding of and be comfortable with Windows, Office, Adobe, videoconferencing platforms, remote technology and internal systems.
• Must be able to work independently and remotely as well as in an office/group setting.
• JD required.
• Must be admitted, in good standing and able to practice law; multiple admissions are favorable.

Ready to make a bigger impact? We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.