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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 .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex Management Liability claims, including Directors & Officers Liability and Employment Practices Liability, while providing strategic insights and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in analyzing claims trends and developing effective litigation strategies to enhance claims operations.
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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeManagement Liability Claims HandlingLitigation ManagementClaims Analysis and ReportingNegotiation Skills
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Hard Skills
Claims Coverage AnalysisReservation of Rights LettersFinancial AnalysisLitigation Budget ManagementClaims Technology Proficiency
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsRelationship ManagementStrategic Decision-MakingWritten and Verbal CommunicationMentoring Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeClaims Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CPCURPLUSCLAARC
Industry Keywords
Directors & Officers LiabilityEmployment Practices LiabilityFiduciary LiabilityPrivate EquityVenture-Backed Organizations
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, coverage position, 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 settlements 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 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 and provide actionable 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, and process improvement projects
- Support initiatives enhancing claims operations and service delivery
- Use claims technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and 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
- Expertise in private company D&O, nonprofit organization liability, EPL, and Fiduciary Liability coverage analysis
- Experience drafting complex reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, and declination letters
- 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
- 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- Medical/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- ESPP
- 401k
- Student Loan Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Preferred Partner Discounts