Allied World
AVP, Associate General Counsel - Property & Casualty (Legal)
Job Objectives:
This position will provide legal assistance to the Property and Casualty business units, focusing primarily on the Property and Inland Marine Divisions. It will provide day-to-day support for the business, including product development (drafting of proprietary insurance policies and endorsements), and related compliance support on surplus lines and admitted business. This position will also provide back-up to our Casualty Divisions as may be required. This position can be located in our New York, NY or our Farmington office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and draft/revise new proprietary insurance policies, endorsements, applications and related materials.
Serve as legal counsel to underwriters by providing advice and guidance regarding policy interpretation, claim trends and insurance laws and regulations.
Aid underwriters in responding to coverage requests from brokers and insureds.
Prepare responses to state insurance departments regarding their comments to filed proprietary insurance policies and endorsements.
Apprise underwriters of judicial and legislative developments affecting their lines of business.
Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
Law degree and admission in at least one state.
At least 5 years legal experience.
Insurance product development, including insurance policy drafting, required.
In-house or law firm insurance coverage experience required.
Property and inland marine insurance experience required.
Experience with evaluating coverage issues required.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Ability to quickly understand key business issues and operational objectives.
Effective and confident communicator of complex messages (written and oral) to both internal and external audiences.
Decisive and principled team member.
Individual must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
Good interpersonal skills and a positive team member.
About Fairfax
Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management.
About Allied World
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, GmbH, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and we benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our capital base is strong, our solutions anticipate rather than react to changing trends, and our teams are focused on establishing long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial. Learn more about how we can help you manage your risk by visiting: Web: www.awac.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/alliedworld | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-world
Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or their protected veteran or disability status. Please visit www.awac.com for further information on Allied World.