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Crum & Forster
Crum & Forster
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Healthcare InsuranceInsurance
Crum & Forster is a U.S. property and casualty insurance company offering specialty and standard commercial lines through admitted and surplus lines insurers. Its business spans a diversified specialty platform, including insurance products and services focused on commercial risk, claims, and risk engineering. Established in 1822, the company reported $5.3 billion in written premiums in 2023 and holds an A.M. Best financial strength rating of A (Excellent). Crum & Forster employs more than 2,000 people across the United States and is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a group engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance.
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Director of General Liability Coverage Counsel

Lead complex General Liability coverage matters at Crum & Forster, a property and casualty insurer. Responsibilities include coverage analysis, declaratory judgment actions, risk transfer, and litigation strategy.

USUnited StatesILIllinoisNJNew Jersey
$119,700 – $200,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Handle declaratory judgment actions involving General Liability claims where a company entity is named as a party.
  • Partner with claims staff and managers on coverage analysis and review coverage position letters.
  • Assess risk transfer matters, including additional insured status, contractual indemnity, and transfer opportunities.
  • Review time-limited demands and allegations of unfair claims practices.
  • Coordinate with underwriting partners on case strategies.
  • Check that claim investigation and resolution strategies are appropriate.
  • Complete coverage analyses and establish coverage positions on time.
  • Ensure litigated claims are assigned to qualified attorneys.
  • Develop and implement litigation management strategies.
  • Work with General Liability underwriting and risk engineering teams to provide feedback on policy forms and claim analysis.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in a technical claim-handling role, specifically with General Liability claims.
  • At least 8 years of law firm experience handling insurance coverage issues in General Liability matters may substitute for claims-handling experience.
  • General Liability coverage experience, including premises liability, products and completed operations, bodily injury and property damage, additional insured status, contractual indemnity, primary versus excess or other insurance disputes, declaratory judgments, and applicable federal and state statutes.
  • Experience litigating coverage lawsuits, declaratory judgments, or other litigation is preferred.
  • Major claim adjustment and coverage analysis experience is a plus.
  • Supervisory experience is a plus.
  • Juris Doctor degree required.
  • Demonstrated creative problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
  • Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work cooperatively.
  • Ability to adapt to change.
  • Ability to travel by car and all forms of public transportation.
  • Ability to follow departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, and comply with risk management controls.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Generous employer 401(k) match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Industry-related certifications.
  • Professional training.
  • Dynamic, ambitious, fun, and exciting work environment.
  • Matching donation program.
  • Volunteer opportunities.
  • Employee-driven corporate giving program.

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