Insurance Coverage Attorney
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join an established and growing coverage practice.
This is a true insurance coverage position focused on policy interpretation, coverage analysis, and advising insurance carriers regarding their contractual obligations. We are looking for an attorney with 4+ years of substantive carrier-side coverage experience who can step in and handle sophisticated matters.
The work includes:
- Interpreting commercial insurance policies, endorsements, exclusions, and limitations
- Analyzing duty to defend and duty to indemnify
- Preparing coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters
- Advising carriers and claims professionals on coverage issues
- Handling matters involving CGL, professional liability, property, first-party and third-party coverage
- Analyzing additional insured issues, allocation, excess/umbrella coverage, and bad faith
- Handling coverage disputes, including declaratory judgment actions and appeals
- Conducting legal research and preparing substantive coverage-related briefing
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of substantive insurance coverage experience
- Strong background in policy interpretation and written coverage analysis
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to independently evaluate complex coverage issues
- Illinois Bar admission
This is not primarily an insurance defense position. Candidates should have direct experience analyzing policies, identifying coverage issues, and advising carriers regarding coverage obligations.
The Opportunity
- $140,000–$200,000+, depending on experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid flexibility
- Established coverage practice with a strong pipeline of work
- Opportunity for continued advancement and long-term career progression