Claims Counsel

Lockton•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockton Insurance and Claims Counsel provide our clients with guidance and advocacy through financial lines claims. Using legal background and expertise, Insurance and Claims Counsel stay abreast of current legal trends and provide consultation and advice to clients, producers and internal teams. This position will be based in our Chicago, IL office.

Requirements

Law Degree required.
5+ years of experience as an attorney with an insurance company, law firm or other corporation.
Understanding of the overall business, operations, and commercial insurance needs of clients
Executive level presence to interface with top management of other businesses, representing Lockton in the highest professional manner
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills including preparation and execution
Consistent proven ability to organize and manage time to meet time-sensitive deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact with clients and associates at all levels of responsibility, building strong internal and external client relationships
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, including resolving unusual and complex internal and external issues
Proven leadership skills with the ability to understand, communicate with, find solutions for, deserve respect from, and motivate others
Ability to travel by automobile and aircraft and be away from home more than one day and night
Legally able to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related program or equivalent education and/or experience a plus
Experience handling insurance coverage matters or litigation a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for handling large volume of financial lines claims, including D&O, E&O, Fiduciary, Crime, Cyber and Employment Practices.
Guiding clients through the claims process and assistance in accessing carrier resources
Analyzing coverage and overseeing the timely reporting of claims
Responding to coverage issues, strategizing, and effectively advocating on behalf of Lockton clients
Advising and consulting with clients and internal constituents on coverage issues concerning financial lines claims
Advising and consulting with clients regarding the financial lines claim process and potential insurance solutions
Review financial lines policies and specific wording for coverage gaps and potential issues, consult with clients and internal constituents regarding same
Research current trends in law that pertain to the financial lines space and our clients’ insurance programs
Draft white papers and other educational presentations concerning financial lines insurance
Accumulate required continuing educational credits to maintain current insurance and legal license
Represent Lockton at client meetings and external events
Prepare written correspondence, analyses, reports and memos as needed
Make a positive contribution to customer satisfaction and constantly strive to improve service to the customer
Communicate in a positive manner to contribute to a cohesive, pleasant work environment
Protect the confidentiality of information learned by performing the duties of the position; reinforce the importance of confidentiality of information to all department associates
Perform other job-related duties as assigned