Claims Coverage Counsel

5 months ago

Montréal, Canada Zurich Insurance Full time

The Opportunity- What you will do- Work towards timely resolution of unique coverage issues and potential litigation by developing, preparing and implementing coverage and/or extra-contractual litigation strategies for medium to high complexity assignments requiring specialized expertise.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of coverage litigation matters by assigning cases to outside counsel, partnering to establish litigation strategies and budget; coordinating activities; overseeing progress; negotiating settlement in accordance with granted authority; reviewing litigation expenses, authorizing payments and evaluating outside counsel performance with a high level of discretion.
- Resolves technical coverage issues within claims or underwriting units by providing legal advice and counsel.
- Resolves technical coverage issues and provides legal counsel and training to claims professionals and underwriters on coverage issues, product development, product refresh, policy language and specials endorsements to address coverage matters.
- Ensure legal compliance by following regional, country and/or local laws and regulations and internal control requirements.
- Provide proactive insights and legal guidance by identifying opportunities for technical excellence, developing and delivering targeted training to the organization.
- May serve as a technical resource by mentoring others and sharing technical knowledge related to specific Line of business expertise.
- Protect Zurich’s reputation by keeping claims information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies and maintaining all necessary licenses.
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
- Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table- Juris Doctor / LL.B., and / or LL.C. and 6 or more years of experience in insurance coverage and / or defense;
AND- Member in good standing of a Canadian provincial bar association;
- Experience in insurance industry claims or underwriting
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis or Westlaw

Preferred:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Negotiation skills
- Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment
- Analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
- Experience in a work environment that required collaboration across work groups
- Ability to effectively present information to LOB manager, claimants and customers
- Must be fluent in French, as well as English

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The salary range provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. Compensation may exceed the range listed based on the evaluation of skillset and experience. The starting salary range for this position is $117,200 - $191,900.- Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec.
- Civil Law Degree would be an asset- Our Culture- At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
- We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
- We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
- We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
- We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
- We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
- We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people,

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