Overview
VP Coverage Legal Services Jobs in Downers Grove, IL at Property & Liability Resource Bureau
Title: VP Coverage Legal Services
Company: Property & Liability Resource Bureau
Location: Downers Grove, IL
To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role provides the opportunity to lead a highly respected legal services function supporting member organizations across the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry. The Vice President of Coverage Legal Services plays a key leadership role in delivering trusted coverage analysis, advancing industry thought leadership, and enhancing member engagement and service. This position also contributes to PLRB’s overall strategic direction through leadership collaboration and development of high-quality legal resources for members.
OVERALL PURPOSE/FUNCTION:
Provide leadership for Coverage Legal Services by ensuring the response to member requests for insurance coverage information in a timely manner, supported by well-researched written analysis with citations to authoritative sources. Oversee legal research and writing on P&C insurance coverage issues and the maintenance and development of PLRB’s coverage reference materials and database.
Drive strategic initiatives, legal service delivery, process improvements, and operational efficiencies within Coverage Legal Services to enhance member experience, departmental effectiveness and PLRB’s position as a definitive resource for insurance professionals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
1. Oversee delivery of Coverage Legal Services to PLRB members, including:
a. Management of Coverage Legal Services staff including their performance and work product as well as core manager duties such as hiring, staff development, compensation decisions, managing time-off and staff availability, etc.;
b. Oversight of Coverage Legal Services member requests, including the Ask Legal, Coverage Rotation and other mechanisms;
c. Delivery of consistent, high-quality output to members.
2. Ownership of all Coverage Legal content available to members via plrb.org to ensure timely updates, corrections and additions, as well as maintaining a high level of relevance to member needs.
3. Analyze and report on key metrics and trends within Coverage Legal Services, including preparing quarterly information for meetings of the Board of Directors, annual thought leadership work and other opportunities to leverage PLRB’s Coverage Legal Services for the benefit of our members and the organization.
4. Timely and professional communication with employees of member companies in a manner that clearly and succinctly responds to their inquiries.
5. Assist in planning overall PLRB goals, objectives and strategic direction in support of our mission and vision.
6. Setting annual goals and objectives for Coverage Legal Services department and individual staff.
7. Actively contribute to the overall management of PLRB through participation in the Leadership Team and engagement in the activities of that group.
8. Represent PLRB through presentations, publications, webinars, conference participation, and other industry-facing activities.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience
· Law degree from an accredited law school. At least 7 years P&C coverage or claims-related legal experience.
· Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois.
· Prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
Professional Designations/Licensure/Certificates
· Must be licensed by your state of residence as an attorney and be in good standing with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
· Preferable to be licensed as an attorney in the State of Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois ARDC.
· CPCU or AIC designations are a plus.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
· Knowledge of P&C insurance industry from a perspective of policy interpretation and coverage analysis.
· Outstanding LexisNexis legal research skills.
· Excellent demonstrated legal writing skills.
· Excellent technical and Web research skills.
· Strong teamwork and project management skills.
· Self-starter with ability to work unsupervised and oversee work of others.
JOB DEMANDS
The job requires long hours in front of a computer screen and long hours at a desk or desk alternative, use of a keyboard and mouse, and use of a telephone.
The job requires concentration, reading, writing, analyzing, organizing, interpreting, communicating, decision-making, and maintaining confidentiality.
This job requires periodic travel, including to the organization’s four in-person events and two to four other meetings. Some events or meetings may be local to the Chicago-area, and some may require weekend travel.
PRIMARY INTERFACES
Internal
PLRB position reports to President & CEO;
Position coordinates closely with Leadership Team;
Position oversees all other Coverage Legal Services staff.
External
Contact with member companies, outside vendors, affiliates, and technical and legal resource experts across the industry.
EEO STATEMENT
PLRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
This position description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability, or for other reasons.
