Our Insurance Coverage Practice represents insurance carriers in complex coverage matters involving policy interpretation, coverage analysis, coverage opinions, reservation of rights, declaratory judgment actions, and related insurance coverage litigation.
We are seeking an attorney with experience handling insurance coverage matters on behalf of insurance carriers. The position includes direct client contact, legal analysis of coverage issues, drafting substantive coverage opinions, and litigation involving disputed coverage obligations.
Responsibilities
Analyze commercial insurance policies and evaluate coverage issues.
Prepare written coverage opinions and legal analyses.
Draft reservation of rights letters and other coverage-related correspondence.
Advise insurance carrier clients regarding duty to defend, duty to indemnify, policy exclusions, and other coverage issues.
Handle insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions.
Research and brief complex issues involving insurance law and policy interpretation.
Prepare pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
Work directly with claims professionals and insurance carrier representatives throughout the life of a matter.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Licensed in IL and in good standing.
Substantive experience representing insurance carriers in insurance coverage matters.
Experience with insurance coverage analysis, policy interpretation, coverage opinions, reservation of rights, and declaratory judgment litigation.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with attorneys and carrier clients.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following is beneficial:
Commercial General Liability (CGL)
Professional Liability
Property Coverage
First-Party Property Claims
Third-Party Liability Coverage
Bad Faith Litigation
Excess and Umbrella Coverage
Coverage Appeals
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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