Claims Attorney

Title Resources Guaranty • US,

12d • Remote

About The Position

The Claims Counsel will administer claims submitted to the Company pursuant to applicable state regulations and pursuant to the Company’s policies. This is a remote position. The Claims Counsel will be expected to be available during normal business hours and may need to travel on occasion.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar license in at least one (1) state.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in title and/or real estate law.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for title insurance experience and/or claims adjudication experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate each claim: gather relevant documents from insured, internal operations, title/closing agents, and other relevant third parties and sources.
• Investigate and analyze whether claim is covered under the policy. Issue letters to insured explaining decisions to accept coverage, to deny coverage, or to defend the claim under a reservation of rights.
• Investigate and determine whether any Company policies, procedures, or practices were violated or not followed in connection with underlying transaction; Report any violations to upper management and recommend remedial measures to prevent recurrence.
• Recommend the retention of appropriate trial, coverage, recoupment, or appellate counsel to represent the insured or the Company in pending litigation relating to the claim. Manage and supervise outside or in-house counsel retained to represent the insured or the Company in litigation throughout all phases of the case or cases, including budgeting, the development and execution of overall case strategy, trial strategy and tactics. Monitor and evaluate the performance of trial/appellate counsel’s including attendance at key hearings and depositions, and trial. Recommend replacement of counsel if and when performance is inadequate.
• Attend settlement conferences and mediations.
• Provide periodic briefings and reports to Management.
• Investigate and pursue potential recoupment against involved parties responsible for any losses.
• Respond to any Department of Insurance(“DOI”) inquiries or complaints generated by claim activity.
• Maintain and update Company loss and expense reserves for claim matters.
• Maintain complete and accurate claim files as required by Company claims handling guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Provide litigation support; when necessary, testify as Company representative (PMK) and provide litigation support such as verifying discovery responses, signing affidavits, and signing settlement agreements on behalf of the company.
• Along with the Company Underwriters, investigate and analyze requests regarding insuring over or around a title claim matter and make recommendations thereto to Corporate Underwriting and Corporate Legal.
• Search for creative ways to “make title as insured” or otherwise resolve the claim.

Benefits

• remote and hybrid options (role-dependent) to support work-life balance.
• Access to tools, resources, and training designed to help great talent become even stronger.
• Advancement Opportunities: Take on new opportunities to expand your skills and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree