Vermont Mutual Insurance Group ยท 3 days ago
Associate Claim Counsel
Montpelier, VT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expVermont Mutual Insurance Group is seeking an Associate Claim Counsel to work within their Claim Department, assisting in the management of litigated and complex claims. The role involves providing legal analysis, coverage interpretation, and litigation advice to claims professionals while ensuring compliance with regulations and contributing to departmental goals.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Assist Claim Counsel and other senior staff with legal research, coverage analysis, and litigation strategy
Review and analyze legal documents, pleadings, and discovery materials
Draft and approve coverage letters and other legal correspondence
Attend mediations, depositions, trials and court proceedings as an observer or company representative
Coordinate and participate in claim file reviews and roundtable discussions
Monitor litigated files on diary for timely handling and reserve adequacy
Support training initiatives and contribute to technical development of claim staff
Collaborate with outside counsel, house counsel and vendors to ensure quality and cost-effective services
Respond to regulatory inquiries and assist with compliance-related matters
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for assigned files
Contribute to company projects and initiatives, including legal bill review, data analytics, AI, strategy and process improvement
Review incoming legal correspondence and direct action on important issues
Evaluate performance of outside counsel and ensure quality representation is provided
Participate in the selection and management of approved outside panel firms
Teach and learn from legal experts on coverage, trial strategy and strategic initiatives and emerging trends
Perform other duties or special projects
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) and/or active attorney's license required
Strong interest in insurance law, litigation, and claims handling
Ability to obtain state Adjuster's License(s) where required
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiating and presentation skills
Strong analytical and organizational abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools
Ability to work collaboratively at all levels and manage multiple priorities
Commitment to professional development and learning
Preferred
5 or more years of legal or insurance-related experience preferred
Expert knowledge of claims law strongly desired
Experience with reinsurance contracts related to claims
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Benefits eligible
Company
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group is an insurance company that offers inland marine, personal, and commercial insurance products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Bridge
President, CEO and Board Chair
Sam Hopkins
VP & Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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