Claims Attorney

The Role:

The Claims Counsel will administer claims submitted to the Company pursuant to applicable state regulations and pursuant to the Company’s policies. This is a remote position. The Claims Counsel will be expected to be available during normal business hours and may need to travel on occasion.

Key Responsibilities:

The Claims Counsel will manage a claims inventory requiring the following tasks to be performed during the adjudication of claims:

• Investigation of each claim: gather relevant documents from insured, internal operations, title/closing agents, and other relevant third parties and sources. 

• Investigate and analyze whether claim is covered under the policy. Issue letters to insured explaining decisions to accept coverage, to deny coverage, or to defend the claim under a reservation of rights.

• Investigate and determine whether any Company policies, procedures, or practices were violated or not followed in connection with underlying transaction; Report any violations to upper management and recommend remedial measures to prevent recurrence.

• Recommend the retention of appropriate trial, coverage, recoupment, or appellate counsel to represent the insured or the Company in pending litigation relating to the claim. Manage and supervise outside or in-house counsel retained to represent the insured or the Company in litigation throughout all phases of the case or cases, including budgeting, the development and execution of overall case strategy, trial strategy and tactics. Monitor and evaluate the performance of trial/appellate counsel’s including attendance at key hearings and depositions, and trial. Recommend replacement of counsel if and when performance is inadequate. 

• Attend settlement conferences and mediations.

• Provide periodic briefings and reports to Management. 

• Investigate and pursue potential recoupment against involved parties responsible for any losses.

• Respond to any Department of Insurance(“DOI”) inquiries or complaints generated by claim activity.

• Maintain and update Company loss and expense reserves for claim matters.

• Maintain complete and accurate claim files as required by Company claims handling guidelines and applicable regulations.

• Provide litigation support; when necessary, testify as Company representative (PMK) and provide litigation support such as verifying discovery responses, signing affidavits, and signing settlement agreements on behalf of the company.

• Along with the Company Underwriters, investigate and analyze requests regarding insuring over or around a title claim matter and make recommendations thereto to Corporate Underwriting and Corporate Legal.

• Search for creative ways to “make title as insured” or otherwise resolve the claim.

The Candidate Profile

• Education
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar license in at least one (1) state.
• Experience and Skills
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in title and/or real estate law.
  • Strong preference for title insurance experience and/or claims adjudication experience.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

About TRG:

TRG is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing title insurance underwriters, delivering trusted solutions to a broad range of customers and protecting property ownership rights across America. At TRG, we don’t just underwrite title insurance policies – we build partnerships that last.

As part of our broader network, we proudly serve leading affiliate partners, including Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. a subsidiary of Compass, Inc. (d/b/a Compass International Holdings) (NYSE: COMP), HomeServices of America (a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate), Lennar (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), and Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NYSE: OPEN) – and a large network of strong independent agents.

We are powered by our people—their expertise, dedication, and passion drive everything we do. As a Great Place to Work®-certified company, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. Your success drives ours, and at the core of our company is a commitment to help you own, develop, and nurture your career.

Why Work with Us?

For more information, visit www.TRGUW.com.