Claims Counsel (Professional Liability)

Kinsale Insurance is a leading Excess & Surplus lines insurer focused on hard-to-place, small to medium-sized commercial accounts. With eligibility in all 50 states, we offer creative solutions across a broad range of Property, Casualty, and Specialty lines through our underwriting divisions.

We pride ourselves on underwriting flexibility, particularly for high-risk, high-hazard, or loss-challenged accounts. Our experienced team controls every aspect of the underwriting and claims process—delivering responsive, effective service to our brokers and policyholders.

Join us as a Claims Counsel in our Professional Lines Division at our beautiful new headquarters in Richmond, VA, and be a part of a growing, innovative company that’s redefining success in E&S insurance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling a wide variety of litigated liability claims, including legal and medical malpractice, employment practices, law enforcement liability, and directors and officers liability under the supervision of a Claims Supervisor
• Conducts investigation throughout all aspects of the claims process
• Determines liability, evaluates exposure, and negotiates claims to resolution
• Investigates and analyzes coverage; makes coverage determinations; drafts coverage correspondence; effectively communicates coverage determinations to policyholders and other stakeholders
• Maintains accurate documentation/information in claim file
• Handles claims in litigation filed against insureds; appoints, directs, and manages defense counsel
• Proactively drives litigation toward resolution
• Participates in and attends mediations to facilitate settlements

Qualifications

• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Exhibit skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to multi-task

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in assigning and directing investigations

Education and Certifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

At Kinsale we offer the following great benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Single and Family Health, Dental and Vision Insurance plans with HSA funds contributed
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Education dollars for training and certifications (CLE's)

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.

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