Title Insurance Claims Counsel (Hybrid)

First American•Berwyn, PA

11d•$97,700 - $130,300•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an in-house opportunity for a Title Insurance Claims Counsel who is looking for better work-life balance and wants to be a decision-maker in resolving claims. The role involves investigating, evaluating, and resolving claims, establishing reserves, determining the need for outside counsel, managing claims and litigation, negotiating settlements, attending court appearances, reviewing invoices, and performing recovery evaluations. The position requires a Law Degree, admission to practice law in the US, and typically 2-4 years of professional experience in title insurance/underwriting with knowledge of insurance claims and resolution. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in good standing
Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
Excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills
Law Degree required
Admitted to practice law in US
Typically has 2- 4 years professional experience in title insurance / title underwriting and knowledge on insurance claims and resolution

Responsibilities

Investigate, evaluate, determine loss and defense coverage liability and resolve claims
Establish settlement and expense reserves
Determine need to retain outside counsel
Manage claims and/or litigation through to final resolution
Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution
Attend mediations and other required court appearances / processes
Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys’ fees
Perform / assist initial evaluation for recovery