Claims Counsel

Resilience•New York, NY

3d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

At Resilience, we’re creating a new category that integrates cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management. Founded in 2016 by experts from across the highest tiers of the US military and intelligence communities – and built by prominent leaders and innovators from the insurance, technology, and cybersecurity industries – Resilience is rewriting the rules of how cyber risk is assessed, measured, and managed. Our integrated cyber risk solutions connect risk quantification software, cybersecurity experts, and A+ rated cyber insurance, all purpose-built for middle and large organizations. Guided strongly by our mission and four core values - transparency, excellence, grit, and humility, our culture uniquely blends many different backgrounds, experiences, and skills from across industries and geographies - all focused on helping our clients and partners stay ahead of the bad guys. We are a cybersecurity company, a Cyber and Tech E&O-focused MGA, a fintech startup, and a data science powerhouse, all purposefully built into one. Resilience is proud to be backed by leading technology investment firms, including General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intact Ventures, Founders Fund, CRV, and Shield Capital. With headquarters in San Francisco, Resilience’s team is globally dispersed, with offices in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Toronto, and London. Resilience offers insurance coverage through its licensed and appointed insurance agents and security services through its expert security team. Resilience is seeking a highly-motivated cyber insurance or privacy attorney to join its global Claims and Incident Management team. This individual should experience handling Cyber, Technology Errors & Omissions, and Miscellaneous Professional Lines claims. Further insurance experience in first-party as well as third-party claims and coverage, particularly Tech E&O, is a plus. The successful candidate will collaborate with highly skilled team members across the organization to provide the Resilience Solution to our customers.

Requirements

combined 4-8 years of law firm experience and experience as a cyber insurance expert with a demonstrated ability to handle increasingly complex cases.
Expertise in handling third-party claims, especially in Technology Errors & Omissions and Miscellaneous Professional Lines.
Established connections within the cyber broking community, incident response, cybersecurity, and law firms.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with cyber claims handling, claims advocacy / cyber insurance coverage, a plus.
Familiarity with Canadian market experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

Efficiently conduct investigations, negotiations, and oversee the management of Cyber, Technology Errors & Omissions, and Miscellaneous Professional Lines claims.
Apply expertise in insurance contracts, claims investigations, and vendor management to recommend appropriate claim reserves.
Evaluate primary and excess coverage, determine coverage, and prepare coverage-related communications.
Work in collaboration with Resilience's security and technology teams to offer policyholders preventative services, incident response, and enhance customer interaction.
Oversee the management of external privacy or defense counsel and other service providers during incidents, focusing on reducing losses.
Manage litigation and related expenses.
Ensure clear communication with various stakeholders, including insureds, brokers, vendors, underwriters, and other internal departments.
Keep claims files meticulously documented and accurate.
Coordinate with the underwriting team and utilize data/analytics to refine our risk selection approach, aiming to attract and retain quality business.