Claims Counsel Representative

Overview

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers  property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®," we define success as a measure of the relationships we ve built over time. We strive to deliver a friendly and helpful interaction to create a better experience for everyone involved.

Job Type: Full-time

Claims Counsel Representative — to join our team. The individual in this role will handle complex property and casualty and coverage claims for the company, supervise claims, perform legal work (including legal research and coverage analysis), and may appear as an attorney for the company and/or insureds based on licensing.

• Supports core business principles of empowerment, accountability, and connectiveness by collaborating with claims and legal teams and applying these values to daily decision-making.
• Supervises property, casualty, and/or coverage civil litigation claims across the United States.
• Assists claims staff in evaluating legal matters and provides education to the department on relevant changes in law or legal trends.
• Appears as needed as an attorney for the company and/or insureds, based on lawyer licensing.
• Shares relevant information with those who may be affected by decisions.
• Analyzes and interprets commercial and personal insurance policies and makes recommendations for the handling and/or resolution of complex civil litigation claims to upper management, including presenting evaluations and recommendations in large group settings.
• Assists in formulating recommendations with respect to the resolution of complex claims, coverage determinations, and/or the handling of civil litigation matters.
• Handles complex problems by breaking them down into manageable pieces and recognizing interdependencies.
• Maintains regular contact with customers (policyholders, claimants, agents), outside vendors, and employees across the organization.
• Presents on claims-related and/or legal issues in front of internal and external clients.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices, standards, and claims concepts.
• Ability to anticipate legal obstacles and strategize plans to address them.
• Skillfully negotiate complex settlements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask.
• Proficient use of various core systems, office equipment, and software packages.
• Ability to travel to home office when appropriate.
• Three to five years of litigation experience, preferably involving property, casualty, or commercial and/or personal coverage claims issues.
• Minnesota Bar License required;
  Wisconsin Bar License preferred.

The targeted hiring range for this role is $93,100 - $128,040 annually. Base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, experience, and other factors such as scope and location. Candidates outside the posted range will be considered based on qualifications and may be considered for other positions.

Western National is known as “The Relationship Company®” and offers a Total Rewards Package to full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and other standard benefits
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 6% of contributions
• Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness resources
• Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation, and volunteer time
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Western National supports balance between work and life with a flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Western National provides 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.

Salary

Description:

$93,100 - $128,040