Claims Counsel

Why CIG At Capital Insurance Group we offer our employees more than just a job We foster career growth provide opportunities to give back to our communities and help you take the next step in your career CIG was founded in 1898 by a group of earnest farmers in need of protection and today we are the leading West Coast Property & Casualty insurer CIG is certified as a Great Place to Work and provides a collaborative inclusive and fun work culture for all employees Benefits Accrue twenty one days of Paid Time Off during your first year Up to eighty seven percent of benefits covered by CIG for you and your family members Medical dental vision plans One hundred percent covered plans Basic Life & AD&D Employee Assistance Leave Management Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Outside of CA Family Caregiver Support Homethrive Child Care Resources Tootris Business Travel Accident Protection Voluntary benefit offerings Short term CA only Voluntary Life AD&D self spouse and child plans Flexible Spending Health Savings HSA Hospital Indemnity Accidental Injury Critical Illness ARAG Legal Services Norton LifeLock Nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program Kudos & Shout Out Points Program Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program Competitive compensation Base compensation Salary Management Spot Bonuses Annual IncentiveProfit sharing program potential payout annually based on company results Discount partnerships Gym memberships credit union travel shopping restaurants theme parks and more Insurance Educational reimbursement and bonus programs Employee Referral Bonus Program You have a voice You are encouraged to share your voice through multiple channels get involved with our Employee Experience and DEI committees to drive and continue the health and wellbeing of our organization for everyone Home and Auto Insurance Discount Program Paid Volunteer Time Through company planned community events and choose your own adventure PVT in giving back in ways that are meaningful to you Retirement savings benefit 401k and Roth match Health & Financial Wellness Wellness platform tools and events Health Savings Account match Financial Wellness Resources Work Environment & Format This is a remote position ideally with someone based in Orange County Irvine Costa Mesa Newport Beach Santa Ana Anaheim Orange Huntington Beach and Fullerton Job Overview Under general supervision this position will be part of the Claims Legal team which will provide settlement authority and general strategic support for claimsexposures that exceed the line units authority The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that include the analysis of unique jurisdictional concerns and ensuring consistency in claims positions Overall this position will assist in consulting on complex claim files that are reported to Claims Legal Responsibilities Responsible for consultation with claims staff in a variety of claims issues including but not limited to coverage indemnification policy limit demand reviews indemnity agreement review release language reviewIdentifies coverage issues which require assignment to outside counsel and works with outside counsel as neededDirectly handle some policyholder suits against the company and work with outside counsel in managing the litigation Will need to attend mediations as neededAssists in training to claims staff on various jurisdictional issues andor Fair Claims Practices trainingRespond to insurance claims questions from a variety of departmentsWorks closely as part of the Claims Legal team in providing outstanding service to claims staffResponsible for tracking claim files reported to Claims Legal ability to stay organized and diary cases for future follow upParticipate in roundtable discussions on a variety of claims topics including trial authority and taking the lead on future follow up of action itemsWill work collaboratively with current Panel Counsel to ensure consistency of service to CIG insureds May also participate andor take the lead in identifying new firms to join Panel listWork with Analyst in Claims Legal in ensuring consistency of Reinsurance reporting as requiredAbility to analyze complex insurance claims situations and develop recommendations to be shared with claims staffAbility to handle conflicting requests from multiple stakeholders in a fast paced environment while paying attention to detailGood communication and interpersonal skills ability to work independently and in a team settingAbility to interface with multiple levels of the organizationAbility to travel