Associate Claim Counsel – Condo/HOA

Travelers

. Analyze, investigate, and resolve Bond & Specialty Claims of lower severity and complexity with close supervision .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,800 - $148,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and resolving Bond & Specialty Claims while ensuring compliance with claims processes and best practices. Proficient in negotiation, legal documentation, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders throughout the claims process.

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Bond & Specialty Claims AnalysisNegotiation SkillsLegal Documentation DraftingInsurance Adjuster LicenseTime Management

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Hard Skills

Claims ResolutionLitigation ManagementCoverage EvaluationsData AnalysisConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship BuildingProfessional DemeanorAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor DegreeActive Legal LicenseContinuing Legal Education (CLE)Insurance Adjuster License

Industry Keywords

Claims ProcessesIndemnity DocumentationRecovery ManagementSettlement NegotiationCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, investigate, and resolve Bond & Specialty Claims of lower severity and complexity with close supervision
Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel and vendors using incident response and litigation management plans and budgets
Negotiate settlements for lower-severity and lower-complexity litigation matters
Prepare management reports on loss development, financial exposure, and resolution strategies
Develop and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, trials, depositions, and internal/external business meetings as needed
Provide legal and business support to underwriting colleagues, including negotiating indemnity documentation, drafting product forms and endorsements, reviewing contracts and bond forms, and supporting marketing or risk management efforts
Support stakeholders and customers throughout the claims process
Ensure compliance with BSI Claims processes, procedures, and best practices
Maintain thorough claim documentation, decisions, communications, claim files, record-keeping standards, and confidentiality protocols
Prepare timely and thorough coverage evaluations and correspondence to insureds
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to five years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience
Ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues with a professional demeanor
Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit
Solid verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate coverage determinations
Solid time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, data, and analytics
Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners
Bachelor’s Degree
Juris Doctor Degree
Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working
Insurance Adjuster License(s) required, generally obtained within three months of starting the job, with ongoing continuing education credits
Active legal license in the state of the principal office location and current Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Valid driver’s license or access to alternative means of transportation to travel to mediations, conferences, field offices, trials, and/or depositions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for eligible employees who make student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
Nine paid company Holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, and caregiving support
Mental health program with free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program