Litigation Counsel
Shelter Insurance CompaniesColumbia, Missouri, United States
Posted April 8, 2026
90002 - 115203 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Shelter InsuranceĀ® is a property casualty insurance company offering auto and home insurance in addition to several other insurance products, including: Life Insurance Renters Insurance Motorcycle Insurance RV Insurance ATV Insurance Boat Insurance Umbrella Insurance Personal Articles/Inland Marine Insurance Farm Insurance Business Insurance Shelter InsuranceĀ® products are sold by agents in 14 statesā Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee. We consistently receive high ratings from A.M. Best Company (a national firm that rates the financial strength and operating performance of insurance companies) and we are a mutual insurance company, which means we are owned by our policyholders rather than stockholders, and governed by a Board of Directors. We believe integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, and we make customer service one of our top priorities. Our primary goal is to be a benefit to our customers, communities, employees and our nearly 1,400 licensed agents as we find ways to maintain our strong financial position and protect our policyholders. That view has served us well throughout our companyās history, and we expect it to carry us well into the future. The Past to the Present We opened our doors in 1946, but in those days, we were MFA Mutual InsuranceĀ® and we only offered auto insurance. We also only operated in Missouri. Through the years, the Shelter Insurance Group of Companies has expanded to 21 states and offers far more products than we did in 1946. The Group of Companies includes Shelter Life Insurance Company, Shelter ReinsuranceĀ® and AmShield InsuranceĀ®. Our Vision Redefine value in the insurance industry. Our Mission Statement Be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most.
Job Description
We are seeking a Litigation Counsel to manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience in trial or legal claims. The role will involve managing outside attorneys, directing claims-handling activities, and researching law to explain its impact on claims handling and policy changes.
Requirements
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain ever-changing schedules, work well with others, and prioritize critical, important, and time-sensitive work.
- Law degree and professional mastery and thorough knowledge of litigation, claims-litigation precedents, legal decisions, insurance law, and policy terms.
- Trial or legal claims experience, and on the job training to learn insurance contracts, claims procedures and policies, jurisdictions and procedures of various courts, and to develop relationships with branches, area attorneys, and other departments.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
- Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Vitality Wellness Program
- Dress for Your Day
- Flexible Scheduling
