Insurance Counsel - Product Development & Claims

About Axiom:

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Insurance Counsel (Property & Casualty) to join our Insurance and Financial Services team. This role centers on P&C product development, claims processing, and insurance/reinsurance deal execution. We are looking for a hands-on attorney with a proven track record in launching P&C products, navigating multi-state regulatory requirements, and advising on claims-related matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience across the insurance product lifecycle - from development and filing to market launch - along with strong transactional and compliance capabilities in both insurance and reinsurance.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate P&C insurance and reinsurance agreements, product filings, policy forms, and claims documentation.

• Provide legal guidance on P&C product development, compliance, and launch strategy, including multi-state regulatory filings and product approval processes.

• Collaborate with internal and client teams on new product initiatives, ensuring alignment with state laws and business objectives.

• Advise on claims handling, processing procedures, policy interpretation, and dispute resolution.

• Support insurance and reinsurance deal processes, including due diligence, structuring, and regulatory approvals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in insurance law with a primary focus on Property & Casualty (not life or annuity).

• Hands-on experience with P&C product development and market launches.

• Strong knowledge of state-by-state P&C regulations and experience conducting multi-state surveys or analyzing new product requirements.

• Experience with claims processing and reinsurance transactions.

• Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) and licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house experience with an insurance carrier or reinsurer.

• Familiarity with reinsurance deal execution and claims litigation.

• Ability to work effectively in project-based, fast-paced environments.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $130,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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