Underwriting Counsel, Westfield Specialty

RESPONIBILITIES:

• Provide thoughtful and timely legal counsel to business partners in support of strategic and tactical business initiatives

• Support underwriting team in the review, development, and drafting of clear and accurate policy language

• Assist in the preparation and review of supporting insurance product documentation, including but not limited to comparisons, explanatory memorandums, ancillary agreements, marketing materials, and warranties

• Research and review legal/regulatory issues impacting or potentially impacting all specialty lines of business

• Consult and provide interpretation on language development and analysis

• Identify and mitigate risk to Company by finding legally compliant solutions to business issues

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with management and internal business clients, agents, outside counsel and Company partners

• Support regulatory and state filings group as needed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Admitted to practice law in at least one state in the United States with a JD from an accredited law school
• 1-3+ years of legal experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably in insurance
• Experience and/or knowledge of commercial/specialty insurance products is a plus
• Superior research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong initiative and work ethic
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
• Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn and develop
• Ability to work onsite in office a minimum of 4 days a week

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Westfield Specialty is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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