Claims Counsel

About the role

The Claims team at Coalition stands apart for our outstanding level of client service and active and intelligent handling of claims for our insureds. Coalition is committed to identifying and managing cyber risk for our insureds and our claims team helps to manage the impact and outcomes of cyber events. As we continue to expand we are seeking an experienced attorney to join our cyber claims team and to lend a hand in handling first-party and third-party matters under complex primary Cyber Tech and Media policies. You will also provide support to the underwriting and actuarial teams and oversee the activities of a  variety of vendors including breach counsel defense counsel and the broader incident response team for Coalition and its partner carriers.

Responsibilities

• Handle the intake of cyber events including the coordination with breach counsel forensic investigators and other vendors

• Evaluate full pending of claims in connection with the posting and recommending accurate reserves

• Maintain accurate file documentation/information in our claims system

• Analyze liability and damage data in connection with complex claims

• Maintain appropriate file documentation

• Analyze insurance coverage issues

• Prepare coverage letters

• Proactively manage and track work done by third-party vendors and service providers

• Maintain and develop relationships with brokers risk managers and a variety of firms and vendors

• Collaborate with insureds on resolution strategies and identification of settlement opportunities

• Provide data and analytic based-informational support to our actuarial and underwriting partners.

• Provide support to Coalition’s business development team in marketing efforts and the placement of new and renewal business

• Liaise with partner carriers on a regular basis

Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree

• Willingness to promptly acquire adjusting licenses (existing individual CA licensure is a plus)

• 2+ years of experience handling Cyber Tech Media claims (other Executive Risk claims experience is a plus)

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team interact with others meet deadlines and successfully perform in a fast-paced changing work environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Team-oriented with ability to excel in a collegial environment but work independently

Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The US base salary for this position ranges from $120000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150000/year in our highest geographic market. Consistent with applicable laws an employee's pay within this range is based on a number of factors which include but are not limited to relevant education skills job-related knowledge qualifications work experience credentials and/or geographic location. Your recruiter can share more on target salary for your location during the interview process. Coalition Inc. reserves the right to modify this range as needed.

Perks

• 100% medical dental and vision coverage

• Flexible PTO policy

• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access

• Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical Headspace Gympass and more)!

• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement