What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Counsel position at AssuranceAmerica?
About Us
We are an insurance company offering minimum limits auto insurance coverage. Our policies are sold to customers who trust their agents to get them the coverage they need at a price they can afford.
Our company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, and McAllen, TX and operates through the subsidiaries AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company, AssuranceAmerica Managing General Agency and InsureMax Insurance Company.
Requirements
Our Company:
At AssuranceAmerica, we are more than a unique blend of insurance assets. We believe in creating a culture where every associate can learn and grow. We strive to create a work environment to meet associate needs and we are determined to achieve excellence in everything we do.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in a company that is a leader in the minimum limits auto insurance space and functions with a small company, entrepreneurial style. This position will require someone with an understanding that one needs to have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude to help make things happen.
Job Summary
The Claims Counsel is responsible for managing and resolving complex legal claims while providing strategic advice on claim handling, litigation management, and risk mitigation. This role involves working closely with internal claims professionals, external counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure effective resolution of claims while protecting the company’s legal and financial interests.
Job Responsibilities
Required
We are direct, results driven, and dedicated to the success of the business and each other. In addition, we operate against these five key values, reflected in how we work with each other every day:
AssuranceAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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We are an insurance company offering minimum limits auto insurance coverage. Our policies are sold to customers who trust their agents to get them the coverage they need at a price they can afford.
Our company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, and McAllen, TX and operates through the subsidiaries AssuranceAmerica Insurance Company, AssuranceAmerica Managing General Agency and InsureMax Insurance Company.
Requirements
Our Company:
At AssuranceAmerica, we are more than a unique blend of insurance assets. We believe in creating a culture where every associate can learn and grow. We strive to create a work environment to meet associate needs and we are determined to achieve excellence in everything we do.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in a company that is a leader in the minimum limits auto insurance space and functions with a small company, entrepreneurial style. This position will require someone with an understanding that one needs to have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude to help make things happen.
Job Summary
The Claims Counsel is responsible for managing and resolving complex legal claims while providing strategic advice on claim handling, litigation management, and risk mitigation. This role involves working closely with internal claims professionals, external counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure effective resolution of claims while protecting the company’s legal and financial interests.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze and assess legal claims, including liability, coverage issues, and potential exposure.
- Provide legal advice and guidance on claim resolution strategies.
- Oversee claims litigation, including selecting and managing external counsel.
- Evaluate settlement opportunities and may participate in negotiations.
- Develop and implement litigation strategies to minimize financial and reputational risks.
- Monitor case progress, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
- Review pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Represent the company in mediations, depositions, and court proceedings when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Required
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Georgia or Florida
- Must have 3 years of experience as an attorney, including civil jury trial experience and be capable of handling cases of moderate exposure with minimum supervision.
- 3 years’ experience in defense of first-party litigation
- Able to work independently or with a team with strong attention to detail along with the ability to organize and prioritize workload
- Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to identify risk with strong understanding of all applicable ethical duties
- Ability to work effectively with clients and customers and negotiate on their behalf
We are direct, results driven, and dedicated to the success of the business and each other. In addition, we operate against these five key values, reflected in how we work with each other every day:
- Honor: We do what is right, even when no one is looking. We play by the rules; integrity is of utmost importance.
- Discipline: We are most efficient and resourceful in how we work… striving to be better than our competition.
- Common Sense: We are relentlessly logical. We value an approach to our business that acknowledges the obvious and errs on the side of simplicity.
- Financial Strength: Fundamental to our prosperity is an ever-vigilant focus on rigorous financial discipline. These practices enable us to navigate through all business cycles.
- Dedication: We demonstrate a deep-seated respect for our Associates and customers. We listen and respond as best we can – for without them, our business would not exist.
AssuranceAmerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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