For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.
Our National Claims Counsel team is seeking an experienced Senior Coverage Counsel to join our expanding organization. This role offers flexibility to work remotely or from our Worcester MA office.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Managing Counsel Claims Legal, Sr. Coverage Counsel serves as legal counsel to Hanover’s claim organization, focused primarily on providing legal opinions, advice, and resolution strategies on coverage and extra-contractual issues arising from the company’s insurance policies and coverage positions. This is a full-time, exempt role.
In this role you will:
Primary responsibility is to research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from the company’s insurance contracts, including auto and general liability; specialty (e.g., management liability & professional liability); and first party property and marine coverages.
- Prepare timely, appropriate and actionable coverage opinions/advice on selected high complexity/exposure claims.
- Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies that optimally resolve coverage disputes.
- May manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the Company (including declaratory judgment actions, extra-contractual bad-faith, and other claims related disputes).
- Review and approve proposed coverage actions brought on behalf of the company.
- Collaborate with underwriting and product areas to improve the Company’s insurance products.
What you need to apply:
- Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies either in a law firm or in-house for a property and casualty insurer required.
- Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes either in private practice or in-house for a property and casualty insurer a plus.
- 10 or more years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or in-house, a substantial portion of which involved property & casualty insurance coverage matters.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate actionable legal advice.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills.
- Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery.
- JD degree or equivalent.
- Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
- Skilled at time management and organizing work.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
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EEO statement:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:[email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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Compensation:
The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
Skills Required
- Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property and casualty insurance policies in a law firm or in-house for a property and casualty insurer
- At least 10 years of experience practicing law, including substantial property and casualty insurance coverage experience
- Juris Doctor degree or equivalent
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and keyboarding
- Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning e-discovery
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad-faith disputes
The Hanover Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Hanover Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The Hanover Insurance Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, spanning medical, dental, vision, life and disability options, alongside wellness supports like coaching and assistance programs. Access to added services such as health advocacy, flu shots, and location-specific on-site clinics appears to strengthen the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) match up to 6% and additional financial programs like profit sharing/pension options in some descriptions. An employee stock purchase discount and free financial planning are also presented as meaningful financial-security add-ons.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits appear generous, with four weeks of PTO at hire, multiple holidays, and the ability to purchase additional PTO. Hybrid/flexible work arrangements are frequently presented as enhancing the overall value of total rewards.
The Hanover Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
The Hanover is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in the United States. We’ve been named to Forbes’ list of “Best Mid-Size Employers” since 2015, and have more than 4,200 employees in 35 branch offices, covering more than two million individual and business policyholders. As an employer of choice, The Hanover provides a unique experience, combining a long, proud history of delivering its promises, and a forward-thinking, innovative culture mentality. At The Hanover, you will gain new experiences, expand your skill set, and build your career working for an industry leader and one of the fastest growing companies in the insurance industry. Our compensation and benefits programs are based on the strong belief that our people are our company's most valuable asset. We offer comprehensive benefits to help our team members stay healthy, build financial security, balance work and personal responsibilities, and achieve their professional goals.
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