Legal Claims Professional - Financial Lines

Legal Claims Professional – Financial Lines

Zurich is currently looking for a Legal Claims Professional for our growing Management Solutions group.

The Claims Professional will handle Private/Non‑Profit D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary claims of moderate to high complexity under limited supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing complaints and all other legal pleadings and discovery, arbitration demands, coverage analysis, determining exposure and setting appropriate reserves. They will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits. They will regularly communicate with customers and brokers and may be dedicated to handle claims for specific accounts.

• Analyze coverage, liability, damages and exposure
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters
• Notify Underwriter of claim issues
• Draft case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation
• Direct and engage with the activities of defense counsel

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Legal area AND
• JD and 5 or more years of legal practice experience in the insurance area
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
• Experience in insurance claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment
• Negotiation experience
• Customer service experience
• Microsoft Office experience

• Member of the Bar
• Claims handling experience including Private/Non‑Profit D&O, EPL, Fiduciary and/or insurance coverage defense
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience collaborating across work groups
• Insurance designations such as SCLA, CPCU, AIC

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The starting salary range for this position is $ - $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Location(s):
Manhattan, New York;
Parsippany, New Jersey;
Schaumburg, Illinois (Hybrid Work).

Zurich North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.