Claims Attorney, Cyber

About the role

Tokio Marine HCC's Cyber & Professional Lines Group is looking for a self-motivated Claims Attorney to join its Cyber Claims Team. The role manages first and third-party claims, including class action litigation, arising under specialty cyber, technology errors and omissions and other professional liability policies. It reports to the Claims Manager, Cyber, and works with limited supervision from the desk.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret coverage and collaborate with outside counsel and vendors to resolve claims within the limits of authority
• Investigate claims, analyze liability and damages exposure, and determine probable loss exposure and reserves
• Draft and issue coverage position letters and prepare moderately complex legal correspondence
• Maintain claim files and communicate with agents, principals, claimants and other attorneys
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials
• Assign claims to outside counsel and approve company charges and billing
• Negotiate settlements, seeking approval for claims outside the defined limit
• Guide less experienced claims personnel on settlement payments and denials

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and licensure to practice law in the applicable state(s)
• Active adjuster license in the state of residence or another designated home state, held at hire or within a six-month grace period, kept current with continuing education
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant legal experience or 2+ years of claims handling experience, including cyber claims handling
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong negotiation and organizational skills, able to work independently

Required skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Hybrid schedule: offices in Atlanta, New York, Encino or Chicago, or remote if living near none
• Travel up to 10%; California and New York residents only

What we offer

• Salary range of $115,000-$188,000 for New York and Encino positions
• Medical, vision and dental coverage from day one, plus life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• 20 days PTO, two floating holidays, about 11 paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Paid parental leave, wellness program, student loan matching and employee discount program