Sr Coverage Counsel- Specialty (REMOTE)

Hanover Insurance Group • Howell, MI

307d • Remote

About The Position

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey. Our National Claims Counsel office is looking for a Sr. Coverage Counsel- Specialty to join our growing team. Reporting to the Managing Counsel Claims Legal, Sr. Coverage Counsel - Specialty serves as legal counsel to Hanover's claim organization, focused primarily on providing legal opinions, advice and resolution strategies on coverage and extra-contractual issues arising from the company's insurance policies and coverage positions, with a focus on specialty claims-made coverage. This is a full-time, exempt role.

Requirements

• Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on claims-made insurance policies either in a law firm or in house for a property and casualty insurer required.
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes either in private practice or in house for a property and casualty insurer a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate actionable legal advice.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills.
• Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery.
• JD degree or equivalent.
• Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Preferably 6 or more years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or in-house, a substantial portion of which involved property & casualty insurance coverage matters.
• Skilled at time management and organizing work.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from the company's insurance contracts, with a strong focus on specialty claims (e.g., management liability, EPLI, professional liability).
• Provide timely, appropriate, and actionable coverage opinions/advice on selected high complexity/exposure claims.
• Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies that optimally resolve coverage disputes.
• May manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the Company (including declaratory judgment actions, extra-contractual bad-faith, and other claims related disputes).
• Review and approve proposed coverage actions brought on behalf of the company.
• Collaborate with underwriting and product areas to improve the Company's insurance products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree