| Responsibilities of the Claims Counsel role includes: * Investigating the facts and issues of a claim, including but not limited to communicating with title officers, escrow officers, lenders, claimants, and other counsel * Determining whether coverage exists and evaluating loss under the title policy * Developing and carrying out a plan to resolve the claim * Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimants, opposing counsels, and third parties *Directing outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation *Appear as company representative in court proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences *Managing the claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves *Identify and pursue sources for recovery | 
