Insurance Coverage Attorney (Counsel)

Meet MedPro Group. We’re an industry-leading Berkshire Hathaway insurance company with a passion for our clients and our team. We are hundreds of professionals with varied backgrounds and experience levels who came together to achieve one goal: protecting those who have made it their mission to serve and care for others. Never considered the insurance industry before? We think you should.

In this role, you will…

• Provide comprehensive, responsive, and timely legal advice and training to Claims, Underwriting, and Market Management on all insurance lines, with limited supervision.
• Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate proactive and compliant performance of all company objectives.
• Advise on claims handling procedures to prevent insurance bad faith claims related to coverage provided to and/or settlement of claims against MedPro Group insureds.
• Execute on coverage issues, preparing appropriate reservations, denials, or other letters for Claims as needed.
• Communicate effectively with important clients, business partners, and other attorneys on significant developments and unique issues that raise the potential for litigation on individual cases and across broader legal issues.
• Consult with the business on the legal issues and implications of potential business decisions and initiatives, providing legal advice strategies and solutions for general business and legal issues.
• Review policies and provide experienced coverage analysis.
• Advise Underwriting on potential rescission/reformation actions and prepare appropriate correspondence.
• Monitor and assist outside counsel in coverage-related litigation.
• Assist Claims and Underwriting in responding to subpoenas and other legal requests.

We are looking for candidates with…

• JD degree from an ABA approved law school and licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 
• 5-8 years of experience as a coverage attorney; experience preferred in professional liability issues including lawyers and medical professional liability, including defense of such underlying matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Westlaw.
• Strong time management, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both an individual and team work environment.
• Strong legal research and analysis skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze legal issues from the business perspective.
• Ability to handle many, varied legal issues at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize assignments in a high-urgency setting.

Why MedPro?

MedPro Group’s mission is built on a century-old legacy of protecting those who protect others. From our roots in our hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, we've worked diligently to become the nation's premier healthcare liability coverage provider, currently insuring more than 300,000 customers. With that growth, we've built a significant presence in all 50 states. Our team works across the country to provide the best strategies to mitigate risk and preserve the reputations of those who have entrusted their good name to us. That passion – built on a foundation of a culture that values uncompromised integrity, obsessive client focus, great teamwork, and a long-term mindset – makes MedPro a preferred employer that many call their career home.

General: MedPro Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The annual gross base salary range is $100,000 to $145,000.  This range anticipates the low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies.  Salary is one component of MedPro’s total compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, vision and dental insurance options, life and accident insurance, 401(k), and short-term and long-term disability insurance.  For a more detailed overview, visit our careers website at www.medpro.com/careers. #LI-Remote  #LI-EH1  

Salary

• $100,000 - $145,000