Senior Counsel - Insurance Law

We are a national insurance services organization that supports industry groups responsible for administering specialized insurance programs. By combining centralized resources, consistent processes, and deep industry expertise, we help our partners operate efficiently while responding to the unique needs of the markets and communities they serve. Our work is grounded in collaboration, flexibility, and a strong commitment to delivering reliable, customer-focused solutions.
We are seeking an experienced insurance defense attorney to oversee complex commercial automobile and property and casualty litigation. This attorney will provide strategic legal guidance to claims professionals, manage outside counsel and third-party administrators, and develop resolution strategies for high-exposure matters.
The ideal candidate has significant experience with commercial automobile and trucking claims and can balance legal risk, financial exposure, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
Oversee litigated commercial automobile, trucking, and property and casualty claims
Develop litigation, settlement, and resolution strategies for complex and high-exposure matters
Manage and evaluate outside counsel, third-party administrators, experts, and other litigation vendors
Ensure compliance with litigation management guidelines, reporting requirements, budgets, and case-handling standards
Review case evaluations, litigation plans, reserve recommendations, settlement proposals, and significant pleadings
Advise claims leadership and examiners regarding liability, damages, coverage, litigation risk, and potential exposure
Provide guidance on commercial automobile and property and casualty policy interpretation
Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, regulatory proceedings, and other legal matters as needed
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments affecting insurance claims and operations
Evaluate the impact of new laws, regulations, and court decisions on claims-handling practices
Collaborate with claims leadership to improve litigation procedures, escalation standards, and internal best practices
Identify litigation trends and opportunities to reduce exposure, improve outcomes, and control legal expenses
Provide legal guidance and training to internal claims professionals and business stakeholders
JD from an accredited law school
At least eight years of experience practicing insurance defense litigation
Significant experience with commercial automobile, trucking, transportation, or complex casualty claims
Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance claims and policy interpretation
Experience developing litigation strategies and managing outside counsel
Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills
Experience working with an insurance carrier, claims organization, or third-party administrator
Familiarity with state insurance statutes, regulations, and administrative proceedings
Experience managing litigation across multiple jurisdictions
Trial, mediation, arbitration, or regulatory hearing experience
Strong judgment and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
Ability to analyze complex legal, factual, medical, and financial issues
Ability to communicate effectively with claims professionals, executives, regulators, and other stakeholders
Ability to work independently while collaborating across legal, claims, compliance, and operational teams

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