Claims Counsel

California Capital Insurance-posted about 19 hours ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Spokane, WA

101-250 employees

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At Capital Insurance Group we offer our employees more than just a job. We foster career growth, provide opportunities to give back to our communities, and help you take the next step in your career! CIG was founded in 1898 by a group of earnest farmers in need of protection and today, we are the leading West Coast Property & Casualty insurer. CIG is certified as a Great Place to Work and provides a collaborative, inclusive, and fun work culture for all employees. Work Environment & Format: This is a hybrid-eligible position, where Monday through Wednesday would be working in one of our offices, with Thursday and Friday eligible for work-from-home days. Office locations include: Monterey (CA), Roseville (CA), Phoenix (AZ), and Spokane (WA). Job Overview: Under general supervision, this position will be part of the Claims Legal team, which will provide settlement authority and general strategic support for claims/exposures that exceed the line units authority. The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that include the analysis of unique jurisdictional concerns and ensuring consistency in claims positions. Overall, this position will assist in consulting on complex claim files that are reported to Claims Legal.

Responsible for consultation with claims staff in a variety of claims issues, including but not limited to, coverage, indemnification, policy limit demand reviews, indemnity agreement review, release language review.
Identifies coverage issues which require assignment to outside counsel and works with outside counsel as needed.
Directly handle some policyholder suits against the company and work with outside counsel in managing the litigation.
Will need to attend mediations as needed.
Assists in training to claims staff on various jurisdictional issues and/or Fair Claims Practices training.
Respond to insurance claims questions from a variety of departments.
Works closely as part of the Claims Legal team in providing outstanding service to claims staff.
Responsible for tracking claim files reported to Claims Legal ability to stay organized, and diary cases for future follow-up.
Participate in roundtable discussions on a variety of claims topics, including trial authority, and taking the lead on future follow-up of action items.
Will work collaboratively with current Panel Counsel to ensure consistency of service to CIG insureds. May also participate and/or take the lead in identifying new firms to join Panel list.
Work with Analyst in Claims Legal in ensuring consistency of Reinsurance reporting as required.
Ability to analyze complex insurance claims situations and develop recommendations to be shared with claims staff.
Ability to handle conflicting requests from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to interface with multiple levels of the organization.
Ability to travel (<10%) as needed to support business needs.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively in order to manage competing priorities.
Have effective research skills and ability to stay current with changes in case law and regulatory changes.

Bachelors degree and JD from an accredited law school required.
Member in good standing of any CIG operating state (Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington) bar required.
Minimum of 8 years experience in property and casualty insurance required.
Experience working inside insurance company claims department and/or law firm setting required.
A valid drivers license may be required.

First Party Property experience strongly preferred.
Experience advising on or litigating first party property coverage issues strongly preferred.
Experience with adjustment and/or oversight of complex claims is strongly preferred.
Experience in following jurisdictions preferred: California and Washington.
CPCU preferred.

Accrue twenty-one days of Paid Time Off during your first year
Up to eighty-seven percent of benefits covered by CIG for you and your family members
Medical, dental, vision plans
One hundred percent covered plans Basic Life & AD&D
Employee Assistance
Leave Management
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability (Outside of CA)
Family Caregiver Support (Homethrive)
Child Care Resources (Tootris)
Business Travel Accident Protection
Voluntary benefit offerings Short-term (CA only)
Voluntary Life AD&D self, spouse and child plans
Flexible Spending Health Savings (HSA)
Hospital Indemnity Accidental Injury Critical Illness
ARAG Legal Services
Norton LifeLock
Nine paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program
Kudos & Shout Out Points Program
Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program
Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program
Competitive compensation
Base compensation
Salary Management
Spot Bonuses
Annual Incentive/Profit sharing program, potential payout annually based on company results.
Discount partnerships Gym memberships, credit union, travel, shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and more
Insurance
Educational reimbursement and bonus programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
You have a voice!
You are encouraged to share your voice through multiple channels, get involved with our Employee Experience and DEI committees to drive and continue the health and wellbeing of our organization for everyone.
Home and Auto Insurance Discount Program.
Paid Volunteer Time Through company planned community events and choose your own adventure PVT in giving back in ways that are meaningful to you!
Retirement savings benefit (401k and Roth + match)
Health & Financial Wellness
Wellness platform, tools and events
Health Savings Account match
Financial Wellness Resources

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