Associate Claims Counsel

Job Description

Are you a skilled legal professional looking for a dynamic and rewarding career in the title insurance industry? Old Republic Title is seeking an Associate Claims Counsel to evaluate, manage and resolve title insurance claims nationwide. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

• This position is hybrid and candidates should be located in the Twin Cities area.
  
  

Daily Responsibilities May Include

• Process and manage title claims from states on a national level.
• Claims management includes investigating and determining coverage, correspondence with insured as to coverage and status: statutory compliance resolving title defects, directing defenses with outside counsel, negotiating settlements mitigating losses for the company, determining agent liability, and pursuing/preserving recovery.
• Review and track expenditures related to claims.
• Negotiate claim settlements and obtain approval where necessary
• Own a customer’s issue from initial contact to resolution or transition the issue to the appropriate person.
• Ensure company policies and financial controls are understood and uniformly followed and administered and ensure work activities are carried out in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
  
  

Education: Juris Doctor. Licensed to practice law. If not licensed by the state bar at employee’s office location, they must be permitted to act as corporate counsel in that state.

Skills And Experience Required To Be Successful

• Knowledge of title insurance and real estate closing transactions required.
• Aptitude for processing and organizing large volume of documentation and written communications.
• Written and verbal communications are clear, grammatically correct and business appropriate.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Problem solving ability to effectuate solution for covered claims.
  
  

Some Travel is expected for company events or Claims work

The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.

Position's Pay Range

$80,000 - $100,000

Benefits May Include

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• Paid Disability benefits
• Paid time off programs
• 11 Company paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets
  
  

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer