Claims Counsel

Capital Insurance Group

Claims Counsel providing strategic support and consultation for claims and exposures at California Capital Insurance. Collaborating with the Claims Legal team to enhance claims processing and litigation management.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $114,364 - $190,607 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property and casualty insurance claims management, including litigation and coverage analysis, while effectively collaborating with claims staff and outside counsel. Possesses strong organizational and communication skills to manage competing priorities and provide training on jurisdictional issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD From Accredited Law School8 Years Experience In Property And Casualty InsuranceFirst Party Property ExperienceCPCU CertificationExperience In California And Washington Jurisdictions

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Hard Skills

Coverage AnalysisLitigation ManagementClaims OversightIndemnity Agreement ReviewPolicy Limit Demand ReviewResearch SkillsClaims TrainingReinsurance ReportingMediation AttendanceComplex Claims Adjustment

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationAttention To Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Property And Casualty InsuranceClaims DepartmentFirst Party Property CoverageFair Claims PracticesPanel CounselClaims Legal TeamJurisdictional IssuesInsurance Claims QuestionsStakeholder ManagementCase Law Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for consultation with claims staff in a variety of claims issues, including but not limited to, coverage, indemnification, policy limit demand reviews, indemnity agreement review, release language review.
Identifies coverage issues which require assignment to outside counsel and works with outside counsel as needed.
Directly handle some policyholder suits against the company and work with outside counsel in managing the litigation.
Will need to attend mediations as needed.
Assists in training to claims staff on various jurisdictional issues and/or Fair Claims Practices training.
Respond to insurance claims questions from a variety of departments.
Works closely as part of the Claims Legal team in providing outstanding service to claims staff.
Responsible for tracking claim files reported to Claims Legal ability to stay organized, and diary cases for future follow-up.
Participate in roundtable discussions on a variety of claims topics, including trial authority, and taking the lead on future follow-up of action items.
Will work collaboratively with current Panel Counsel to ensure consistency of service to CIG insureds.
May also participate and/or take the lead in identifying new firms to join Panel list.
Work with Analyst in Claims Legal in ensuring consistency of Reinsurance reporting as required.
Ability to analyze complex insurance claims situations and develop recommendations to be shared with claims staff.
Ability to handle conflicting requests from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to interface with multiple levels of the organization.
Ability to travel (<10%) as needed to support business needs.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively in order to manage competing priorities.
Have effective research skills and ability to stay current with changes in case law and regulatory changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree and JD from an accredited law school required.
Member in good standing of any CIG operating state (Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington) bar required.
Minimum of 8 years experience in property and casualty insurance required.
Experience working inside insurance company claims department and/or law firm setting required.
First Party Property experience strongly preferred.
Experience advising on or litigating first party property coverage issues strongly preferred.
Experience with adjustment and/or oversight of complex claims is strongly preferred.
Experience in following jurisdictions preferred: California and Washington.
CPCU preferred.
A valid drivers license may be required.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accrue twenty-one days of Paid Time Off during your first year
Up to eighty-seven percent of benefits covered by CIG for you and your family members
Medical, dental, vision plans
One hundred percent covered plans
Basic Life & AD&D
Employee Assistance
Leave Management
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability (Outside of CA)
Family Caregiver Support (Homethrive)
Child Care Resources (Tootris)
Business Travel Accident Protection
Voluntary benefit offerings
Short-term (CA only)
Voluntary Life AD&D self, spouse and child plans
Flexible Spending
Health Savings (HSA)
Hospital Indemnity
Accidental Injury
Critical Illness
ARAG Legal Services
Norton LifeLock
Nine paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program
Kudos & Shout Out Points Program
Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program
Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program
Competitive compensation
Base compensation
Salary Management
Spot Bonuses
Annual Incentive/Profit sharing program, potential payout annually based on company results.
Discount partnerships
Gym memberships, credit union, travel, shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and more
Insurance Educational reimbursement and bonus programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Volunteer Time
Retirement savings benefit (401k and Roth + match)
Health & Financial Wellness
Wellness platform, tools and events