A professional who advises management of insurance company on legality of insurance transactions. Responsibilities include:

• Studies court decisions, and recommends changes in wording of insurance policies to conform with law or to protect company from unwarranted claims.
• Advises claims department personnel of legality of claims filed on company to ensure against undue payments.
• Advises personnel engaged in drawing up of legal documents, such as insurance contracts and release papers.
• May specialize in one phase of legal work, such as claims or contracts.