Claims Counsel, Management Liability

Brown & Brown Insurance

. Independently manage a portfolio of complex and high-severity Management Liability claims, including Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Crime, and related financial lines claims .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing complex Management Liability claims, including Directors & Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Proficient in drafting legal documents and advising on claims trends while ensuring compliance with regulations and carrier guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeManagement Liability Claims HandlingComplex Reservation of Rights LettersLitigation ManagementClaims Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Management Liability Coverage AnalysisFinancial AnalysisNegotiation SkillsClaims Trend AnalysisLitigation Strategy DevelopmentClaims Reserve ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDispute ResolutionDrafting Legal DocumentsRelationship Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsPresentation SkillsDecision-Making CapabilitiesCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Claims Management SystemsMicrosoft OfficeAI-Enabled ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCURPLUSCLAARC

Industry Keywords

Directors & Officers LiabilityEmployment Practices LiabilityFiduciary LiabilityPrivate Equity-Backed ClaimsVenture-Backed ClaimsMGASpecialty InsurerE&S CarrierDelegated Claims AuthorityGovernance and Executive Liability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage a portfolio of complex and high-severity Management Liability claims, including Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Crime, and related financial lines claims
Analyze policy coverage and prepare reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, and declination letters
Conduct factual, legal, financial, and coverage analyses to evaluate liability, damages, and exposure
Establish and maintain claim reserves within delegated authority and seek additional authority when required
Evaluate settlement opportunities and participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other dispute resolution proceedings
Direct litigation involving insured organizations and individual directors, officers, trustees, and executives
Retain, manage, and evaluate defense counsel and coverage counsel
Review and approve litigation budgets, monitor legal spend, and negotiate alternative fee arrangements
Develop and implement litigation and resolution strategies
Advise underwriting on claims trends, emerging risks, coverage issues, and portfolio performance
Partner with underwriting teams on product enhancement and risk selection
Analyze claims trends and portfolio data to identify emerging exposures and provide business insights
Prepare reporting for carrier partners and reinsurers and participate in stewardship discussions and portfolio reviews
Build relationships with brokers, insureds, carrier partners, and defense counsel
Participate in broker stewardship meetings, claim reviews, underwriting roundtables, and market-facing presentations
Mentor less experienced claims professionals
Participate in claims audits, quality reviews, training initiatives, and process improvement projects
Support strategic initiatives to enhance claims operations and service delivery
Use claims technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and claim outcomes
Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements, carrier guidelines, service standards, and applicable regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership
Minimum 7-10 years of experience handling Management Liability claims
Demonstrated expertise in private company D&O, nonprofit organization liability, EPL, and Fiduciary Liability coverage analysis
Significant experience drafting complex reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, and declination letters
Significant experience handling shareholder and ownership disputes involving closely held entities; governance and executive liability disputes; regulatory and governmental investigations; and bankruptcy, insolvency, trustee, receiver, creditor, and related executive liability claims
Strong understanding of Management Liability policy forms, endorsements, and coverage structures
Demonstrated ability to independently manage high-severity and complex claims
Strong analytical, negotiation, litigation management, financial analysis, and relationship management skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong business and strategic decision-making capabilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and claims management systems
Ability to operate effectively in a small, collaborative, high-performing team consistent with company values
Preferred: Experience handling claims involving private equity-backed, venture-backed, founder-led, or closely held organizations
Preferred: Experience within an MGA, specialty insurer, E&S carrier, or Management Liability insurance carrier
Preferred: Experience operating under delegated claims authority
Preferred: Experience presenting claims trends, portfolio analytics, and emerging risks to senior management, underwriters, brokers, and carrier partners
Preferred: CPCU, RPLU, SCLA, ARC, or similar industry designation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Preferred Partner Discounts