Claims Attorney (Municipal Entity)
Core
Interpret insurance coverage and resolve litigated and non-litigated claims for municipal entities under Auto, General Liability, and specialty liability policies.
Role type
Claims Attorney (Casualty)
Builds
Coverage position letters, claim resolutions, and reserve determinations for municipal clients.
Domain
Insurance / Municipal Risk Management
Required skills
Insurance policy interpretation, claims investigation, liability analysis, damages exposure assessment, coverage letter drafting, reserve establishment, litigation strategy, state governmental immunity knowledge, insured/broker communication.
Preferred skills
Prior claims handling experience, active adjuster's license.
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve claims within designated limits of authority, draft and issue coverage position letters, determine probable loss exposure and establish reserves, maintain claim files and documents, collaborate with outside counsel, communicate coverage positions to insureds and brokers.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience required)