Arbitration Specialist

About the role

Join Kinsale Insurance, a leading excess and surplus (E&S) lines carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA. Known for our high-quality, high-touch approach to specialty insurance, Kinsale offers a collaborative, high-performance environment where analytical thinkers and problem solvers thrive.

Responsibilities

• Compiling and submitting arbitration filings and formal legal briefs on behalf of Kinsale.
• Responding to arbitrator requests with timely, accurate documentation and professional correspondence.
• Coinciding awarded arbitration balances and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Drafting professional briefs and preparing supporting exhibits that represent Kinsale’s legal position.
• Obtaining and evaluating Dun & Bradstreet reports to assess collection risk and recommend next steps.
• Preparing intake spreadsheets and documentation for third-party collection agencies, overseeing case assignments and vendor progress.
• Cooking settlement negotiations and accurately posting payments received through collections into financial systems.
• Maintaining detailed records and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Pre-Law, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounts receivable or collections experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of paralegal experience at a mid-size to large law firm strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills, particularly with legal and financial content.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with web-based filing platforms.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Legal coursework, Paralegal Certification, or insurance industry experience is a plus.

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently
• Handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with web-based filing platforms

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to $3,600 (individual) or $6,800 (family) in HSA contributions per year.
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
Career Growth
Clear promotion paths, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Retirement & Security
Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus, standard life insurance, and disability coverage.
Continuous Learning
Annual $3,000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications.

Pay

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000
This posted range is our best estimate; starting salaries may vary. Additionally, the posted range reflects only base salary and does not include annual bonuses, benefits, or reimbursements.