Director, Coverage Counsel

Crum & Forster

. Handle declaratory judgment actions related to General Liability in which a company entity is named as a party .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $119,700 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in General Liability claims handling, including coverage analysis, risk transfer issues, and litigation management strategies. Proficient in collaborating with claim employees and underwriting partners to ensure effective claim investigation and disposition.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Liability Claims HandlingCoverage AnalysisLitigation Management StrategiesJuris DoctorateCreative Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Coverage ExperienceRisk Transfer AnalysisLitigating Coverage LawsuitsMajor Claim AdjustmentCoverage Position Letters

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral PresentationInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Adapt to ChangeLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOutlookWordExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate

Industry Keywords

Declaratory JudgmentAdditional InsuredContractual IndemnityBodily InjuryProperty DamagePremises LiabilityFederal Statutory RulesState Statutory Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle declaratory judgment actions related to General Liability in which a company entity is named as a party
Collaborate with front-line claim employees and managers to provide coverage analysis and review coverage position letters
Analyze risk transfer issues, including additional insured status, contractual indemnification, and risk transfer opportunities
Review Time Limited Demands and allegations of unfair claim practices
Interact with underwriting partners and address case strategies
Confirm that claim investigation and disposition strategies are appropriate
Ensure timely completion of coverage analyses and establishment of coverage positions
Determine that proper and competent attorneys are assigned to litigated claims
Develop and employ litigation management strategies
Work with General Liability underwriting and risk engineering partners to provide feedback on policy forms and claim analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years’ experience in a technical claim handling role, specifically General Liability claims
8+ years of legal experience at a law firm handling insurance coverage issues in General Liability matters may be considered in lieu of claims handling experience
Coverage experience in General Liability, including premises liability, product/completed operations, bodily injury and property damage, additional insured, contractual indemnity, primary vs. excess/other insurance disputes, declaratory judgments, and applicable Federal & State statutory rules
Legal experience litigating coverage lawsuits, declaratory judgments or other litigation is preferred
Major claim adjustment and coverage analysis experience is a plus
Supervisory experience is a plus
Juris Doctorate required
Proven creative problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and work cooperatively
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to travel by automobile and all forms of public transportation
Ability to abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with risk management controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Generous 401K employer match
Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off
Health, dental and vision benefits
Wellness programs focused on physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Tuition reimbursement
Industry-related certifications
Professional training
Dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
Matching donation program
Volunteer opportunities
Employee-driven corporate giving program