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First American · 5 months ago

Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance

USA, Pennsylvania, Berwyn

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $168K/yr

12+ years exp

First American is a company that prioritizes its people and has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for. The Senior Claims Counsel role involves managing all aspects of title insurance and escrow claims, conducting legal analysis, and negotiating settlements in a supportive and collegial environment.

Financial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Investigate the facts and issues of the claim, determine whether coverage exists, evaluate loss under the title policy, assess defenses for the insured and/or the company, determine need to retain outside counsel, develop and carry out a plan to address the claim and manage the claim and/or litigation through to final resolution

Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties

Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials

Manage claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses and determine settlement and expense reserves

Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation

Identify and pursue sources for recovery

Qualification

Law DegreeLicensed to practice lawClaims handling experienceReal estate matters expertiseNegotiation skillsAnalytic skillsIndependent decision makingWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and organizational skills

Law Degree required

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any state of the United States

Ability to develop, evaluate and implement resolution strategies to fully conclude a claim

Experience handling claims and insurance coverage

12+ years of experience with emphasis on real estate matters (title/ownership of real property, liens/easements/encumbrances, escrow, etc.) insurance coverage, including some litigation, mediation, and arbitration experience. Specific expertise with title insurance, escrow and lender matters highly desirable

Ability to work independently and to exhibit originality and ingenuity is required