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Requirements JOIN THE ASSURANCEAMERICA TEAM Do you want to be part of an organization where you are valued, and your ideas and opinions have an impact? Join the AssuranceAmerica team. For more than 25 years, AssuranceAmerica has provided superior property and casualty insurance products through contracted independent agents and directly to customers. Our team succeeds through diversity of thought, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. Claims Counsel The Claims Counsel is responsible for managing and resolving complex legal claims while providing strategic advice on claim handling, litigation management, and risk mitigation. This role involves working closely with internal claims professionals, external counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure effective resolution of claims while protecting the company’s legal and financial interests. About the ROLE Each day at AssuranceAmerica is different, but as Claims Counsel, you will: · Analyze and assess legal claims, including liability, coverage issues, and potential exposure. · Perform legal research and provide legal advice and guidance on claim resolution strategies. · Work closely with both the Staff counsel and Claims Departments to ensure bad faith and coverage litigation are strategically handled, as well as provide coverage advice and guidance to the Claims Department · Evaluate settlement opportunities and may participate in negotiations. · Develop and implement litigation strategies to minimize financial and reputational risks. · Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. About YOU · Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school · Active license to practice law in Georgia or Florida · Must have 3+ years of experience as an attorney, including civil jury trial experience and be capable of handling cases of moderate exposure with minimum supervision. Preferred · 3+ years’ experience in defense of first-party litigation Physical Requirements · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. · Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises. About US · We are direct, results-driven, and dedicated to the success of our business and each other. · We are a diverse group of thinkers and doers. · We offer many opportunities to grow in your professional skills and career. · We fight homelessness by directing 5% of our earnings from each policy we sell to organizations that help those in need. We call it our Generous Policy. WHAT WE OFFER · AssuranceAmerica provides these benefits to Associates: o Premium healthcare plans: All full-time Associates and part-time Associates working a regular schedule of 30 hours, or more, are eligible for day-one benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a Health Savings Account. o Employer Paid Benefits: We enroll all eligible Associates in Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assist, and the Benefit Resource Card which includes Teladoc™, Pet Insurance and Health Advocate. · Additional Benefits: o 401(k) Employer Match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now. All full-time and part-time Associates over age 21 are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan. AssuranceAmerica will match 100% of the first 4% of an Associate’s contributions. o Engagement Events. We make time for fun activities that strengthen Associate relationships in all our locations. o Annual Learning Credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you for approved educational assistance. · Time Off: o Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave Pay, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Bereavement Pay, Military Leave Pay, and Jury Duty Pay. YOU’RE INVITED TO We believe the right fit is more important than a checklist. If you have most of what we’re looking for in this role and our culture and mission speak to you, contact us. We want to hear from you!
