Surety Senior Claims Professional Attorney

Zurich NA Surety Senior Claims Professional Attorney - Juneau, Alaska

Zurich North America is hiring a Surety Senior Claims Professional (Attorney) to join our team! We are open to hiring talent located within the U.S. This is a virtual position, so you will have a home-based office. There are no billable hours, and we will teach you surety.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of moderate to high complexity Surety claims from start through settlement and resolution, and within specific authority limits. You will ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient and effective manner to deliver on Zurich’s claims best practices and customer-led commitment. You will have an opportunity to develop strong partnerships that include extensive communications and interactions with principals, brokers, and other internal business unit contacts.

Primary accountabilities include:

1. Analyzing coverage, liability, and damages.
2. Participating in mediations and negotiating settlements.
3. Drafting coverage and denial letters, underwriter notification of claim issues, etc.
4. Drafting case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation.
5. Directing activities of defense counsel.

You must be able to travel approximately 25% to visit project sites or for other business needs that may arise.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Legal area.
2. JD and 5 or more years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.
3. Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s).
4. Experience in insurance claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Member of the bar.
2. Detail-oriented.
3. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The starting salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $170,000.00.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet.

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No