Claims Attorney/Senior Claims Attorney-Environmental Division

Great American Insurance Group•Exton, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Division of Great American Insurance Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of environmental insurance products to a broad array of industries. All products can be customized to address the specific risks and exposures of the client. We are looking for a Claims Attorney/Senior Claims Attorney to work a hybrid schedule from our Exton, PA office.

Requirements

LLM (Master of Law) or JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required.
Generally, a minimum of 6 years of legal or claims experience.
Environmental experience is required.
Works within significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination.
Demonstrates strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures.
Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
This position does not counsel the company.

Responsibilities

Assesses claims, including liability determination, coverage analysis, and damage evaluation.
Assigns cases to outside counsel and evaluates their performance.
Develops, prepares, and implements Claims Litigation strategy, including affecting settlements/reserves within prescribed limits.
Works toward the resolution of claims files and attends arbitrations, mediations or trials as necessary, but is not attorney of record.
Ensures compliance of claims handling pursuant to all state, legal, statutory, and regulatory bodies.
May provide oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation.
May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.