Remote 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.

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.

An active license to practice law in good standing.
Minimum 3 years of relevant insurance, claims-related experience.
Private practice litigation experience preferred.
Willingness to travel for mediations, and client or account meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong writing and presentation abilities.
Effective advocacy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Customer-focused and relationship-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and process improvement.
Downtown – Chicago, IL
Job Type : Full-time
Remote Work : Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office to promote collaboration and interaction with associates onsite.

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

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. 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.

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.