Description

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make. If you are ready to join an engaging and driven team such as ours, we would love to hear from you!

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Since 1989, National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry. Our steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control and claim services has made National Interstate one of the most respected names in commercial transportation insurance today. (https://natl.com/)

National Interstate is looking for a Claims Attorney to join their team. This individual will work fully remote from the USA.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assesses claims, including liability determination, coverage analysis, and damage evaluation.
• Assigns cases to outside counsel and evaluates their performance.
• Develops, prepares, and implements Claims Litigation strategy, including affecting settlements/reserves within prescribed limits.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files and attends arbitrations, mediations or trials as necessary, but is not attorney of record.
• Ensures compliance of claims handling pursuant to all state, legal, statutory, and regulatory bodies.
• May provide oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education: LLM (Master of Law) or JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required.

Prefer at least 5 years of Transportation Defense

Experience: Generally, a minimum of 6 years of legal or claims experience.

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Works within significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination. Demonstrates strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This position does not counsel the company.

Company:
NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company

Salary Range:
$112,000.00 -$120,000.00

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
Requisition #: R8154

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