Claims Counsel (Hybrid)

Position Summary:

Claims Counsel will handle title insurance and related claims. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be detail oriented, organized, and flexible in regards to assigned work. This is a full-time position working in a fast paced department, where deadlines are critical.

Essential Functions:

• Investigate, evaluate and determine coverage and possible claim resolutions.
• Determine need to retain outside counsel; manage claims and/or litigation to final resolution.
• Negotiate with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties for resolution.
• Participate in mediations and other required court appearances.
• Review and approve invoices for costs and attorneys' fees.
• Perform and assist in initial evaluation for recovery.
• Maintain documentation of claim file activity.
• Evaluate and respond to clearance / curative demands.
• Other activities/projects as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented with strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team oriented environment.
• Possess consistent attention to detail and be committed to accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Outlook, & Excel.
• Licensed and in good standing (any jurisdiction is acceptable).

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years experience in title insurance or related field or litigation experience is preferred. Recent law grads will be considered.
• Basic knowledge of real property and insurance law. 

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ardán offers some great perks:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Wellness resources.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Ardán is a family of companies that make real estate closings faster, simpler, and safer through technology-driven, innovative solutions, sound underwriting, and exceptional customer service. At Ardán, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of Insur-Tech. Our brands—Westcor, Grid151®, GridBase®, and X1 Analytics®—are dedicated to using technology to streamline and improve every step of the closing process. Westcor - Founded by title agents, Westcor is the number one independent title insurance underwriter in the nation. Westcor’s technology-driven products and services and sound underwriting help agents and their customers close real estate transactions faster and with peace of mind. Website: wltic.com Grid151 - Powered by GridBase® technology, Grid151® delivers tech-enabled fulfillment services to the title insurance industry. Website: grid151.com X1 Analytics - Using its proprietary data analytics engine, X1 Analytics® equips the title insurance industry with decisions and data which enable faster real estate closings with reduced cost and operational friction. Website: x1analytics.com GridBase - sing their proprietary tech stack to create the universal API for lender and title collaboration, GridBase® delivers data middleware and tools that transform lender and title operations with highly optimized automations and integrations. Website: gridbase.io