AVP, Claims Counsel Manager at Zurich Canada leading a team providing legal coverage advice across claims and underwriting. Managing litigation and providing strategic legal guidance to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of claims legal counsel
Provide overall leadership for litigated claims, including coverage and extra-contractual matters
Deliver superior coverage and litigation outcomes by providing technical direction, legal guidance, and oversight of key performance metrics
Establish, monitor, and continuously improve quality standards to ensure consistent, high-quality legal service delivery
Provide legal advice and guidance on complex coverage and extra-contractual issues to claims handlers, claims legal counsel, underwriting partners, and senior stakeholders
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) and 7 or more years of experience in a legal role
7 or more years of combined legal experience in insurance coverage, insurance litigation, extra-contractual litigation, and/or professional errors and omissions litigation
Active member of the Bar of any Canadian province
Experience using legal research tools such as Lexis or Westlaw, as well as MS Office
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