What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Claims Coverage position at Oliver James?
Vice President, Claims Coverage (JD Law Required)
Location: Greater Hartford, Farmington, CT or New York City
Are you an attorney who thrives in complex litigation, enjoys high-level strategy, and wants to influence business decisions without sacrificing work-life balance?
We’re partnering with a highly respected global specialty insurance organization to identify a Vice President, Claims Coverage to join its elite in-house litigation team. This is a rare opportunity to work on sophisticated coverage and litigation matters while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership across a diverse commercial insurance portfolio.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional claims handling position.
Instead, you’ll join a highly visible team that represents the company in litigation and coverage matters. Acting as an in-house litigation partner, you’ll collaborate closely with outside counsel, oversee complex legal strategy, review pleadings and motions, prepare witnesses, attend depositions, medications, and trials, and provide strategic guidance to internal business partners across multiple lines of business.
You’ll be recognized as a technical expert whose work directly influences key business decisions and carries significant visibility with senior leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing
Required
Location: Greater Hartford, Farmington, CT or New York City
Are you an attorney who thrives in complex litigation, enjoys high-level strategy, and wants to influence business decisions without sacrificing work-life balance?
We’re partnering with a highly respected global specialty insurance organization to identify a Vice President, Claims Coverage to join its elite in-house litigation team. This is a rare opportunity to work on sophisticated coverage and litigation matters while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership across a diverse commercial insurance portfolio.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional claims handling position.
Instead, you’ll join a highly visible team that represents the company in litigation and coverage matters. Acting as an in-house litigation partner, you’ll collaborate closely with outside counsel, oversee complex legal strategy, review pleadings and motions, prepare witnesses, attend depositions, medications, and trials, and provide strategic guidance to internal business partners across multiple lines of business.
You’ll be recognized as a technical expert whose work directly influences key business decisions and carries significant visibility with senior leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead complex litigation and coverage matters involving the organization.
- Partner with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy and oversee case progression.
- Review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings.
- Prepare company witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
- Attend mediations, depositions, and trials as the company’s representative.
- Advise senior leaders and internal stakeholders on litigation and coverage-related issues.
- Collaborate across Claims, Underwriting, Legal, and Business Development.
Required
- Juris Doctor (JD).
- Strong litigation background.
- Coverage expertise within the insurance industry
- Join a globally recognized specialty insurer with an outstanding reputation and exceptional employee retention.
- Work on high-profile, technically challenging litigation and coverage matters.
- Be part of a collaborative team recognized as subject matter experts throughout the organization.
- Enjoy meaningful exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional business partners.
- Flexible culture that values autonomy, trust, and work-life balance.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits with a 401k with 6% employer match
- Discretionary Bonus & Long-term incentive scheme
- Hybrid schedule: Four days in the office with remote flexibility on Fridays
- Limited travel, primarily for mediations and trials, with optional attendance at industry conferences.