Claims Attorney, Cyber (Insurance)Tokio Marine HCC - Cyber & Professional Lines Group The Tokio Marine HCC - Cyber & Professional Lines Group's Cyber Claims Team is seeking a self-motivated attorney to join our growing Claims Department and manage first and third-party claims, including class action litigation, arising under various specialty Cyber, Technology Errors and Omissions, and other professional liability policies. If you are seeking to enhance your legal career or insurance industry experience in a fast-paced, ever-expanding company, we have an exciting opportunity to join the Cyber & Professional Lines Group's Cyber Claims Team.
Hybrid Work ScheduleAtlanta, GA | New York, NY | Encino, CA | Chicago, IL
or Remote if the selected candidate does not reside near an office listed locations
Position OverviewThis position involves interpretation of coverage and requires collaboration with outside counsel and vendors in analyzing and resolving claims within designated limits of authority. This includes investigation, analyses of liability and damages exposure, drafting and issuance of coverage position letters, and development of strategies for resolution of litigated and non-litigated first and third-party claims. The Claims Attorney is also responsible for determination of probable loss exposure and establishment of reserves, as well as maintenance of claim files and documents in accordance with Company policy and procedure. This position will report into the claims management team based in our Encino, CA office and will work claims with limited supervision from his or her desk.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee all aspects of the litigation process for claims to minimize company risk of loss.
- Analyze coverage issues, conduct investigations, and evaluate to determine validity of complex claims. May work with outside counsel and effectuate same.
- Prepare and draft moderately complex legal correspondence to affected parties.
- Maintain claim files. Update files as needed.
- Communicate with agents, principals, claimants, and other attorneys both orally and in writing concerning claim status, information requests, payment/denial of claim, or related information.
- May attend court hearings including mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Assign designated claims to outside counsel including management of the process, compliance with company policy and procedure and approval of company charges/billing.
- Negotiate claim settlement but must seek approval or denial for claims outside defined limit.
- May provide guidance to less experienced Claims personnel including the review of settlement payments and denials.
Education, Licenses and Certifications requirements • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Licensure to practice law in the applicable state jurisdiction(s)
- Adjuster license
An active adjuster license is required in the state of residence or other designated home state, either at the time of hiring or at the latest, within six (6) months ("Grace Period") of beginning employment, and must be maintained as current at all times, including timely completion of continuing education requirements. Employees who begin employment without being licensed, must become licensed in their state of residence or alternatively, obtain a Texas adjuster license within the Grace Period. Timely obtaining adjuster licenses in additional states, which may require passing additional licensing exams, may be required based on business need.
Experience • Minimum two (2) to (5) years of relevant legal experience or two-plus (2+) years of relevant claims handling experience.
• Cyber Claims Handling experience
Technical Skills • Intermediate proficiency and experience in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Key Competencies - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, managing time and resources to accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to conduct oneself professionally in varied business settings.
Travel Expectations (if applicable) • Travel up to 10%.
Locations: Atlanta, GA | New York, NY | Encino, CA | Chicago, IL"
HYBRID ROLE" REMOTE if the selected candidate does not reside near an office California and New York Residents Only
For candidates working in person or remotely in the following locations, the reasonable pay range for this specific position is New York, NY & Encino, CA, $115,00 - $188,000 annually. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. The salary range is the range THMCC, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the pay range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market and business considerations."
California → Use CA Fair Chance language.
The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, such as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (18 USC § 1033(e))(the "VCCLEA"), which restricts financial institutions and insurers such as TMHCC from employing individuals with certain types of criminal convictions. Where the hiring and employment of individuals is not restricted by the foregoing, the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history in compliance with applicable law such as the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.]
As an insurance company, we comply with certain federal, state and local laws such as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (18 USC § 1033(e)), which restricts our ability to employ individuals with certain types of criminal convictions. Where not restricted by law and for criminal history not covered by this law, the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history in compliance with applicable law.
You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction or challenge the accuracy of the background report. The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, such as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (18 USC § 1033(e))(the "VCCLEA"), which restricts financial institutions and insurers such as TMHCC from employing individuals with certain types of criminal convictions. Where the hiring and employment of individuals is not restricted by the foregoing, the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history in compliance with applicable law such as the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.]
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