What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior In House Coverage Counsel position at Travelers Insurance?
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
142,500.00 - $235,100.00
Target Openings
What Is the Opportunity?
In-house insurance coverage senior counsel, providing high quality and actionable legal advice, counseling, and litigation strategy / management to our internal clients with respect to complex liability coverage matters and disputes. Researches and provides legal advice on a wide variety of complex insurance coverage and liability issues. Represents and / or participates on behalf of the Company in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other alternative dispute resolution forums. Directs and manages outside counsel with respect to coverage litigation involving the Company.
No billable hour requirement.
What Will You Do?
Provide prompt and actionable legal advice and other assistance to our clients with respect to complex liability coverage matters.
- Achieve desired results through careful and effective analysis, research, advocacy, collaboration and client partnership.
- Proactively identify and communicate risk to clients and provide recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
- Approach disputes and issues creatively and strategically, with a relentless resolution focus.
- Consistently exhibit strong and persuasive communication skills.
- Provide training to clients on a wide range of insurance related topics.
- Value and develop true partnerships with clients and other colleagues.
- Develop and implement resolution strategies for coverage disputes and coverage litigation.
- Proactively manage outside coverage counsel and legal expenditures.
- Makes effective use of technology in the practice of law.
- Consistently demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, innovation, professional excellence and the highest ethical standards.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
What is a Must Have?
What Is in It for You?
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http : / / careers.travelers.com / life-at-travelers / benefits / .
Salary : $142,500 - $235,100
