Underwriting Counsel - Environmental Division

Great American Insurance Group•Boston, MA

1d•$117,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division is seeking an Underwriting Counsel to serve as a trusted legal partner to its underwriting team. The position provides guidance on insurance coverage and contractual matters, supports the development of policy language, and helps the business navigate emerging legal and regulatory issues. The Environmental Division offers customized environmental insurance solutions to organizations across a range of industries. Candidates may be located in Exton, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; New York; Northern Kentucky; or Massachusetts. Employees in this role are expected to work onsite four days per week, Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely one day per week. The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law.
Three to five years of relevant experience, preferably with a law firm handling insurance coverage matters or within an insurance carrier’s legal or claims organization.
Working knowledge of fundamental underwriting and claims concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business partners.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with insurance coverage analysis, policy interpretation, or related insurance matters.
Environmental law or environmental insurance experience.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance to underwriters on insurance coverage, contractual, and related legal matters.
Review and evaluate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for potential impacts on insurance coverage and underwriting decisions.
Draft, review, and revise policy language and endorsements to support underwriting needs and business objectives.
Advise management on legal matters and potential areas of liability or exposure.
Partner with underwriting professionals and participate in regular collaboration meetings to provide legal perspective throughout the underwriting process.
Monitor proposed and existing regulatory and legislative developments and communicate their potential impact on the business.
Support the preparation and administration of internal reports and other legal or underwriting-related documentation.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, insurance, and industry developments.