Claims Manager

Counterpart is an insurtech platform reimagining management and professional liability for the modern workplace. We believe that when businesses lead with clarity and confidence, they become more resilient, more innovative, and better prepared for what’s ahead. That’s why we built the first Agentic Insurance™ system — where advanced AI and deep insurance expertise come together to proactively assess, mitigate, and manage risk. Backed by A rated carriers and trusted by brokers nationwide, our platform helps small businesses grow with confidence. Join us in shaping a smarter future, helping businesses Do More With Less Risk®. As a member of the Claims team, you will be one of the initial users of, and key feedback providers for, our active claims management processes and systems. Your input will help to shape and improve how we fulfill our mission of providing world-class service through tightly managing legal costs, making data-driven decisions when analyzing a claim’s value, and ensuring that other potentially responsible parties pay their fair share. This will necessitate close collaboration with Claims leadership, our internal Data and Engineering teams, and our carrier partners. YOU WILL Complete accurate and timely investigations into the coverage, liability, and damages for each claim assigned to you. Actively manage each claim assigned to you in a way that produces the most timely and cost-effective resolution. Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external customers, including policyholders, brokers, carrier partners, and Risk Engineers. Direct and monitor assignments to experts and outside counsel, and hold those vendors accountable for meeting or exceeding our service standards.  Support our data collection efforts and models by effectively using the Counterpart claim system to fully and accurately capture critical details about each claim assigned to you. Identify and escalate insights into emerging claims trends across industries, geographies, and key business segments. Offer user-level feedback and insights to support the continuous improvement of our claim handling processes, guidelines, and systems. Ensure that every touchpoint with our insureds and brokers is representative of our brand, mission, and vision. YOU HAVE At least 5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years of experience litigating or managing claims in one or more of the following areas: Employment Practices Liability Miscellaneous Professional Liability Directors and Officers Liability Errors and Omissions Liability Previous carrier or broker experience is a plus Bachelor’s degree required; law degree (J.D.) and professional designations (RPLU, AIC, etc.) highly preferred. Must possess all required state claim adjuster licenses, or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire. Proven ability to work both independently on complex matters and collaboratively as a team player to assist others as needed. High level of personal initiative and leadership skills. Exceptional time management, problem solving and organizational skills. Comfort and skill operating in a paperless claims environment and using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.). Additional familiarity with Google Docs Editors suite is a plus. Willingness to use creative thinking and data-driven insights to overcome obstacles to resolution. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to succeed in a full remote workplace environment, and travel as necessary (approximately 10-15%). WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH: Eric Marler, Head of Claims: An industry veteran, Eric has more than 20 years of experience working with or for insurers offering management liability solutions. He is a licensed attorney who began his career in private practice before transitioning in-house. Prior to joining Counterpart, Eric held leadership roles at Great American Insurance Group and The Hanover Insurance Group. Tobias Schuler, Head of Data Analytics : After becoming a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and working as a consultant actuary at EY for several years, Tobias went on to drive the actuarial data & systems teams at QBE. He further leveraged his deep insurance and technical expertise at Munich Re Digital Partners in North America, where he headed data and analytics and oversaw the data infrastructure behind some of their largest programs. Chris Shafer, Special  Projects : Chris is a published scientific author, having studied the neural correlates of gratitude at the lauded Brain and Creativity Institute. He has since helped to launch numerous businesses in which he held a variety of critical roles from product management to business operations to strategic partnerships. Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California. Tanner Hackett, CEO & Founder : Having founded two other major startups, including Button and Lazada, Tanner now spends his time focused on mental health through his philanthropy, Openminded.org , in addition to reading, surfing, yoga, and enjoying the outdoors.  WHAT WE OFFER Stock Options: Every employee is able to participate in the value that they create at Counterpart through our employee stock option plan.   Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage : We care about your health and that of your loved ones. We cover up to 100% of your monthly contributions for health, dental, and vision insurance and up to 80% coverage for family members. 401(k) Retirement Plan : We value your financial health and offer a 401(k) option to help you save for retirement. Parental Leave : Birthing parents may take up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% of their regular pay following the birth of the employee’s child, and can choose to take an additional 4 unpaid weeks. Non-birthing parents will receive 8 weeks of parental leave at 100% of their regular pay. Unl