The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc

Sr Coverage Counsel

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc$125K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies, either in a law firm or in-house for a property and casualty insurer.
  • Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes, a plus.
  • 10+ years practicing law, primarily focused on property & casualty insurance coverage matters.
  • Strong collaborative skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with strong keyboarding skills.
  • JD degree or equivalent and admission to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

  • Research and provide legal opinions on coverage issues for claims handlers.
  • Prepare actionable coverage opinions/advice on high complexity/exposure claims.
  • Partner with claim handlers to devise resolution strategies for coverage disputes.
  • Manage selective coverage litigation involving the Company.
  • Review and approve proposed coverage actions for the company.
  • Collaborate with underwriting to enhance the Company's insurance products.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401K with a company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company paid holidays.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Cultural Awareness Day to support IDE initiatives.
  • On-site medical/wellness center at Worcester location.
Full Job Description
Our National Claims Counsel team is seeking an experienced Senior Coverage Counsel to join our expanding organization. This role offers flexibility to work remotely or from our Worcester MA office. Position Overview: Reporting to the Managing Counsel Claims Legal, Sr. Coverage Counsel 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. This is a full-time, exempt role. In this role you will: Primary responsibility is to research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from the company's insurance contracts, including auto and general liability; specialty (e.g., management liability & professional liability); and first party property and marine coverages. • Prepare 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. What you need to apply: • Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty 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. • 10 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. • 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. • Skilled at time management and organizing work. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: It's not just a job, it's a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you - at every level - to grow and develop. BENEFITS: We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you'll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed. Benefits include: • 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) • Click here for the full list of Benefits Compensation: The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

About The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is an insurance company that provides a wide range of property and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and families in the United States. The company offers a variety of insurance products, including personal lines, commercial lines, and specialty insurance. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Learn more about The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$358.7 million
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
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