Skyward Specialty Insurance este un grup de asigurări specializate cu sediul în Houston, axat pe riscuri complexe și nestandardizate. Fondată în 2007, compania dezvoltă soluții personalizate de subscriere și gestionare a riscurilor în domenii precum asigurările tranzacționale de tip Excess & Surplus (E&S), liniile profesionale, asigurarea medicală stop-loss, garanțiile, societățile captive, programele de asigurare, asigurarea globală a proprietăților, reasigurarea agricolă și de credit, precum și consultanța în domeniul riscurilor. Skyward sprijină în principal brokerii și agenții prin produse de asigurare specializate, servicii susținute de tehnologie, precum garanțiile electronice, și expertiză în subscriere și soluționarea daunelor pentru piețe de nișă.
Surety Claims Counsel (Remote, United States)
Manage complex contract and commercial surety claims while providing legal guidance to Skyward Surety. Support underwriting, litigation, training, and legal research across multiple jurisdictions.
Descriere
- Independently manage complex contract and commercial surety bond claims across multiple jurisdictions
- Engage and oversee external surety claims counsel and supporting resources
- Establish reserves while managing claim-related costs and expenses
- Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials when required
- Prepare claim reports for underwriting teams and management
- Help create and update surety claims and underwriting forms and documentation
- Support surety transactions by drafting indemnity and collateral agreements, reviewing bond forms, and preparing manuscript language
- Create legal reference materials and training resources for Skyward Surety
- Deliver training for surety underwriters and designated company employees
- Monitor, interpret, and communicate legal developments affecting the surety sector
- Foster accountability, individual ownership, and transparent communication
- Uphold fair and ethical business policies and practices
- Complete additional responsibilities as assigned
Cerințe
- At least two years of experience handling surety bond claims
- J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- State claims adjuster licensing is strongly preferred
- Prior in-house experience within an insurance company’s surety claims department is preferred
- Membership in ABA, TIPS, or FSLC is an advantage
- Demonstrated expertise in surety claims
- Sound legal judgment combined with business acumen
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced remote setting
Beneficii
- Health and welfare coverage
- Support for tuition and professional certifications
- 401(k) savings plan
- Optional participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Child bonding leave
- Additional employee assistance and potential performance-based incentives offer support beyond core benefits.
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