About the role

  • Work closely with underwriting teams to create and refine insurance products, ensuring they meet market needs and regulatory standards.
  • Work in conjunction with our carrier partners, confirm approved products for delegated authorities and program management agreements.
  • Draft policy forms and endorsements for new products.
  • Analyze competitor insurance policies for underwriting teams to provide insights/recommendations for product enhancements.
  • Draft manuscript and bespoke endorsements.
  • Coordinate admitted filing requests and liaise with carriers on admitted filing projects, including the drafting of state amendatory endorsements and notices.
  • Maintain forms library for all underwriting teams.
  • Participate in the IT implementation and testing of new products or forms in underwriting system.
  • Provide training and guidance to underwriting and claims teams on policy language, coverage intent, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay current and emerging underwriting risk and coverage trends.
  • Legal review of marketing materials, website and social media posts.
  • Draft and maintain various NDA, warranty and notice document templates.
  • Review insurance/reinsurance binders and contracts and amendments.
  • Serve as licensing contact for all Nexus licenses (MGA, TPA, surplus lines).
  • Review new program management and delegated authority agreements.
  • Review new legislation and notice requirements and provide guidance to underwriting teams on compliance.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with admitted and surplus lines-specific legal issues across property and casualty insurance products, the business of insurance and insurance regulation
  • 5+ years of experience in either in-house counsel role at an insurance carrier/broker or a law firm
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues across multiple departments
  • Focused attention to detail and honed analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
  • Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
  • Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Job title

Underwriting Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$100,000 - $150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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