Claims Counsel

Position Overview

Claims Counsel is a mid-level Old Republic Professional (ORPRO) Claims Counsel focused on handling low to high severity files from notice to conclusion with moderate training, mentorship, oversight, and management by an ORPRO supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and document activity for assigned claims, including coverage evaluation, investigation, liability assessment, and exposure analysis, under the guidance of a Supervisor or designated Claims Counsel. 
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Old Republic policy forms, industry trends, and issues affecting specific lines of insurance.
• Identify, evaluate, and address coverage issues, escalating complex matters to the Supervisor or designed Claims Counsel as appropriate.
• Draft coverage correspondence, claim reports, and other claim-related communications. 
• Communicate claim activity and recommendations with insureds, brokers, underwriters, senior claims management, and other stakeholders. 
• Develop action plans to achieve timely and appropriate claim resolution while maintaining professional internal and external relationships.
• Negotiate, settle, and resolve claims through direct discussions, mediations, and settlement negotiations, with appropriate oversight.
• Establish, review, and manage claim reserves throughout the life of the claim in accordance with company guidelines and supervisory direction.
• Assign, coordinate, and oversee outside counsel and vendors, including review and approval of invoices for compliance with company standards.
• Actively contributes to achieving favorable claim outcomes through effective claim management, strategic decision-making, and collaboration with supervisors and claims counsel.

Qualifications

• An active license to practice law in good standing.
• Experienced Professional Management Liability handler.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant insurance, claims-related experience.
• Adjuster license(s).
• Private practice litigation experience preferred. 
• Willingness to travel for mediations, and client or account meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, interpretive, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong writing and presentation abilities.
• Effective advocacy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing business needs and make strategic decisions.
• Customer-focused and relationship-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Location : Downtown – Chicago, IL

Job Type : Full-time

Remote Work : Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office to promote collaboration and interaction with associates onsite.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $200,000 base salary, plus eligibility for additional bonus incentive program.

About Old Republic Professional (ORPRO™)

Old Republic Professional (ORPRO™), established in December 1983, is a subsidiary of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI), one of the nation’s 50 largest shareholder-owned insurance businesses and a member of the Fortune 500 listing of America’s largest companies. Old Republic Professional has provided Directors and Officers liability insurance and Lawyers Professional liability insurance for more than 40 years and now offers a wide array of management liability and professional liability products across an expanding national footprint in the U.S.

Culture

Work-life balance is highly valued; work culture is collaborative; colleagues are professional, passionate, open-minded, and entrepreneurial. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, a friendly, team-oriented environment, and we encourage and reward the professional growth of our employees. Employee benefits include BCBS medical, FSA/HSA accounts, long-term disability, dental, vision, fertility and family building benefits, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, Paid Leave of Absence Benefits, 401(k) Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Gym Network 360 membership savings on fitness, nutrition and wellness programs, pet insurance, and an opportunity to give back through corporate philanthropy and community service initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Old Republic Professional provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.