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Universal Insurance Holdings IncUI

Associate General Cousnel

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a leading property and casualty insurance provider in the United States, committed to innovation and exceptional customer service.

Universal Insurance Holdings Inc

Employee count: 1001-5000

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Position Overview:
The Associate General Counsel reports directly to the Executive General Counsel and is responsible for handling a variety of fairly routine assigned legal projects within the Legal Department.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts
  • Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues
  • Ensure legal objectives are met
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates
  • Litigate First-Party insurance lawsuits.

Marginal Job Functions:

  • Conducts legal research and investigation on fairly routine claims and defenses
  • Develops oral and written advice and presents recommendations to management
  • Conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda to the general counsel
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Experience in a law firm environment
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Law degree/admitted to the bar

Frequency: Rarely (0-15%) Occasionally (16-45%) Frequently (46-100%)
Equipment:

  • _F__ telephone R O F
  • _R__ copier R O F
  • _F__ computer R O F
  • _R__ fax machine R O F

Physical Demands:

  • _R__ standing R O F
  • _F__ sitting R O F
  • _R__ lifting 20 lbs. R O F
  • _R__ carrying R O F
  • _O_ walking R O F
  • _F__ driving R O F

Mental Demands:

  • _F__ problem-solve R O F
  • _F__ make decisions R O F
  • _F__ supervise R O F
  • _F__ interpret data R O F
  • _F__ organize R O F
  • _F__ write R O F
  • _F__ plan R O F

Working Conditions:

  • _F__ indoor R O F
  • _R__ outdoor R O F
  • _R__ high temperatures R O F
  • _R__ cold temperatures R O F
  • _R__ loud noise R O F

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Benefit Highlights

  • Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Eligible for performance based bonuses

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Full Time

Experience level

Education

Postgraduate degree

Location requirements

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United States +/- 0 hours

About Universal Insurance Holdings Inc

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Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (UVE) is a publicly traded insurance holding company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1997. The company specializes in property and casualty insurance and value-added insurance services. UVE operates through its primary subsidiaries, Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) and American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (APPCIC). These subsidiaries offer a diverse range of insurance products including homeowners, renters, and condo unit owner insurance. UVE has built an expansive distribution network comprising over 9,000 independent agents, along with a direct-to-consumer platform named Clovered and various digital solutions that significantly enhance customer access to their insurance services.

In addition to providing comprehensive insurance coverage, Universal Insurance Holdings places a strong emphasis on leveraging technology and ensuring operational excellence within its business functions. The company has proactively invested in sophisticated data intelligence and technology-enabled distribution platforms aimed at improving customer experiences and refining the claims management process. UVE’s commitment to innovative technologies, combined with strategic partnerships in risk management and reinsurance, enables it to uphold a disciplined underwriting approach while steadily enhancing shareholder value. With a robust market presence and a proven history of resilience, UVE remains focused on identifying growth opportunities and reinforcing its position as a leader within the insurance sector.

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