Selective
Coverage Counsel (Remote)
Selective, Branchville, New Jersey, us, 07826
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.Our BusinessSelective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.Working at SelectiveAt Selective, we don't just insure uniquely – we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to
Be Uniquely You
by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.Job SummaryAs Coverage Counsel, you will be a key member of the Legal team providing support to the Claims Department and helping to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Your principal responsibility will be to provide timely and appropriate legal advice and guidance to our Claims colleagues on coverage, strategic issues, and coverage litigation under Selective’s insurance policies.Job ResponsibilitiesProvides timely and appropriate legal advice, counsel, and written opinions to the Claims Department on coverage issues under insurance policies issued by Selective, including, but not limited to:The application and compliance of policy provisions to the facts of a claim in accordance with a jurisdiction’s statutory or common law;The review, revision, and drafting of coverage position letters to insureds or any other parties;The appropriateness of declaratory judgment actions for judicial determination of coverage issues;Potential implications of coverage positions in light of a jurisdiction’s existing statutory and common law and other relevant considerations.Provides timely and appropriate legal advice on litigated coverage matters, and/or resolution of declaratory actions, coverage and extra-contractual claims/litigations.Stays abreast of state and federal court decisions on coverage issues and provides timely and appropriate legal advice to inform Selective’s claims coverage analysis, claims handling practices, and underwriting coverage grants.Provides timely and appropriate legal advice on coverage issues involving the duty to defend and/or indemnify insureds and/or putative additional insureds.Provides timely and appropriate legal advice on panel counsel selection for defense, coverage, and/or extra-contractual matters.Works in collaboration with the Claims Legal Administrator/Compliance Officer in maintaining the approved coverage counsel list.As requested, provides legal advice via presentations to the Claims and Underwriting departments on matters of legal interest.Requirements and QualificationsJD requiredMinimum of 8 years’ of experience practicing law with an extensive background providing insurance coverage advice to insureds or an insurance carrier.Superior written and oral communication skills must be demonstrated.The expected starting salary range for this role is $106,000 - $167,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
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Be Uniquely You
by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.Job SummaryAs Coverage Counsel, you will be a key member of the Legal team providing support to the Claims Department and helping to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Your principal responsibility will be to provide timely and appropriate legal advice and guidance to our Claims colleagues on coverage, strategic issues, and coverage litigation under Selective’s insurance policies.Job ResponsibilitiesProvides timely and appropriate legal advice, counsel, and written opinions to the Claims Department on coverage issues under insurance policies issued by Selective, including, but not limited to:The application and compliance of policy provisions to the facts of a claim in accordance with a jurisdiction’s statutory or common law;The review, revision, and drafting of coverage position letters to insureds or any other parties;The appropriateness of declaratory judgment actions for judicial determination of coverage issues;Potential implications of coverage positions in light of a jurisdiction’s existing statutory and common law and other relevant considerations.Provides timely and appropriate legal advice on litigated coverage matters, and/or resolution of declaratory actions, coverage and extra-contractual claims/litigations.Stays abreast of state and federal court decisions on coverage issues and provides timely and appropriate legal advice to inform Selective’s claims coverage analysis, claims handling practices, and underwriting coverage grants.Provides timely and appropriate legal advice on coverage issues involving the duty to defend and/or indemnify insureds and/or putative additional insureds.Provides timely and appropriate legal advice on panel counsel selection for defense, coverage, and/or extra-contractual matters.Works in collaboration with the Claims Legal Administrator/Compliance Officer in maintaining the approved coverage counsel list.As requested, provides legal advice via presentations to the Claims and Underwriting departments on matters of legal interest.Requirements and QualificationsJD requiredMinimum of 8 years’ of experience practicing law with an extensive background providing insurance coverage advice to insureds or an insurance carrier.Superior written and oral communication skills must be demonstrated.The expected starting salary range for this role is $106,000 - $167,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
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