Legal Claims Professional - Financial Lines

Zurich is currently looking for a Legal Claims Professional for our growing Management Solutions group. This role offers competitive compensation, bonuses at 15% of short‑term incentive, a 401K match, flexible work options and a supportive culture. The Claims Professional will handle Private/Non‑Profit D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary claims of moderate to high complexity under limited supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing complaints and all other legal pleadings and discovery, arbitration demands, coverage analysis, determining exposure and setting appropriate reserves. They will resolve claims according to best practices and within authority limits, regularly communicate with customers and brokers, and may be dedicated to handling claims for specific accounts. Responsibilities Analyze coverage, liability, damages and exposure Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters Notify Underwriter of claim issues Draft case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation Direct and engage with the activities of defense counsel Analyze risk and minimize exposure Strategically direct claims to timely and appropriate resolutions Work Location and Schedule: Hybrid in Manhattan, NY; Parsippany, NJ; or Schaumburg, IL. Employees will work from their chosen location with occasional in‑office attendance as needed. Basic Qualifications Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Legal area JD and 5 or more years of legal practice experience in the insurance area Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s) Experience in insurance claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment Negotiation experience Customer service experience Microsoft Office experience Preferred Qualifications Member of the Bar Claims handling experience including Private/Non‑Profit D&O, EPL, Fiduciary and/or insurance coverage defense Analytical skills Strong communication skills Ability to multi‑task Organization and time management skills Ability to work independently Experience collaborating across work groups Insurance designations such as SCLA, CPCU, AIC Pay : Salary range for this position is $135,000.00 – $165,000.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zurich North America