Claims Counsel Representative

Western National Group & Umialik Insurance • Edina, MN

21d

About The Position

Western National Insurance Group is seeking a Claims Counsel Representative to join our team! The individual in this role will have the opportunity to handle complex property and casualty and coverage claims for the company and supervise claims. The individual in this role will perform legal work, including, but not limited to, legal research and coverage analysis.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices, standards, and claims concepts.
• Ability to anticipate legal obstacles and challenges and strategize plans to address them.
• Skillfully negotiate complex settlements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages.
• Ability to travel to home office when appropriate.
• Three to five years of litigation experience, preferably litigation involving property, casualty, or commercial and / personal coverage claims issues.
• Minnesota Bar License is required

Nice To Haves

• Wisconsin Bar License is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Supports our core business principles of empowerment, accountability, and connectiveness by working collaboratively with claims and legal teams and learning how these values guide daily decision-making.
• Supervises property, casualty and / or coverage civil litigation claims across the United States.
• Assists claims staff in evaluating legal matters and provides education to department on relevant changes in law or legal trends.
• Appears as needed as an attorney for the company and / or insureds, based on lawyer licensing.
• Shares relevant information with those who may be affected by decisions.
• Analyzes and interprets commercial and personal insurance policies and makes recommendations for the handling and / or resolution of complex civil litigation claims to upper management, including presentation of evaluations and recommendations in large group settings.
• Assists in formulating recommendations with respect to the resolution of complex claims, coverage determinations, and / or the handling of civil litigation matters.
• Deals with complex problems that must be broken down into manageable pieces.
• Sees relationships between problem components and prioritizes them.
• Utilizes knowledge, experience, and available resources to find solutions.
• Participates in development of improvements and helps implement change.
• Maintains regular contact with customers (policyholders, claimants, agents), outside vendors, and employees across the organization.
• Presents on claims-related and / or legal issues and topics in front of various internal and external clients.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
• Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
• Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities
• Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees