Director, Coverage Counsel-Morristown, NJ – Jersey or remote

Crum & Forster Company Overview

Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the
2024 Great Place to Work®Award for our employee‑first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization.

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Crum & Forster is seeking a Claims Director & Coverage Counsel in one of the following locations:
Morristown, NJ – Jersey City or remote. The Director & Coverage Counsel is responsible for outcomes on specific severe or complex claims within the Construction Defect line of business.
Only candidates with specific insurance coverage experience in the CGL/Construction Defect area should apply.

What you will do:

• Handle declaratory judgment and recovery actions related to CGL/Construction Defect claims filed against the company. This also includes affirmative DJs filed by the company against other parties.
• Work collaboratively with adjusters, manager, director, AVP, VP and/or SVP in the Construction Defect claim group to provide coverage analysis, and review of certain coverage position letters in order to produce the best possible claim outcome.
• Review Time Limited Demands and provide direction in responding to same, along with review of allegations of unfair claim practices, interaction with underwriting partners, and addressing claim strategies.
• Ensure the claim strategy are appropriate and ensure appropriate and timely coverage analyses are completed and positions established.
• Ensure proper and competent coverage attorneys are assigned to coverage claims and litigation management strategies are developed and employed.
• Work closely with underwriting and risk engineering partners to provide feedback on policy forms and claim analysis.

What you will bring to C&F:

• The ideal candidate should possess 10+ years’ experience in a technical claim-handling role, specifically in the areas of CGL/Construction Defect, preferably with a Commercial Property & Casualty Company or a self-insured company in this field.
• Legal experience at a law firm handling insurance coverage issues in the areas of CGL/Construction Defect matters will also be considered in lieu of direct claims handling experience or a combination of both.
• Major claim adjustment and coverage analysis experience and supervisory experience are a plus.
• BA or Juris Doctorate required.
• Proven demonstration of creative problem solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Proficient with use of computers and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and work in a cooperative manner.
• Adapts easily to change.
• The ability to travel is necessary.
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with Crum & Forster’s risk management controls.

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to…