EPL & D&O Liability Associate Claim Counsel

Travelers

. Analyze, investigate, and resolve lower-severity, lower-complexity Bond & Specialty claims .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $94,400 - $155,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and resolving Bond & Specialty claims while ensuring compliance with legal standards and best practices. Proficient in negotiation, documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize loss mitigation and support underwriting efforts.

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Bond & Specialty Claims AnalysisNegotiation of SettlementsLegal Documentation ReviewInsurance Adjuster LicenseContinuing Legal Education (CLE)

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Hard Skills

Claims ManagementLoss Mitigation StrategiesContract ReviewIndemnity DocumentationFinancial Exposure AnalysisRisk ManagementLegal ResearchMediation ParticipationCommercial Surety Bond FormsBankruptcy Proceedings Monitoring

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionDecision MakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor DegreeInsurance Adjuster License

Industry Keywords

Claims ProcessesLitigation ManagementStakeholder EngagementCompliance StandardsUnderwriting Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, investigate, and resolve lower-severity, lower-complexity Bond & Specialty claims
Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel and vendors using incident response and litigation management plans and budgets
Negotiate settlements and support effective legal and claim outcomes
Prepare management reports on loss development, financial exposure, and resolution strategies
Develop and coordinate recovery efforts to optimize loss mitigation
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, trials, depositions, and business meetings
Provide legal and business support to underwriting colleagues
Negotiate indemnity documentation, draft product forms and endorsements, and review contracts and bond forms
Support marketing and risk management efforts through broker visits and seminars
Ensure stakeholders and customers feel secure, respected, and cared for throughout the claims process
Ensure compliance with BSI Claims processes, procedures, and best practices
Maintain thorough claim documentation and follow record-keeping and confidentiality protocols
Review and advise on bond obligations, project contract documents, bond forms, and contract documents
Analyze account workout risk mitigation and assist with mitigation strategies
Monitor bankruptcy proceedings, document post-bankruptcy indemnity, draft and file proofs of claim, and advise on recovery
Determine whether bond exposure has expired by reviewing bond terms, applicable law, and court dockets
Review mergers, equity sales, and asset sales to determine indemnitor legal status and ownership
Assist with drafting and negotiating indemnity changes related to transactions
Assist with takeover, completion, subcontractor ratification, and other construction surety agreements
Review, draft, and modify commercial surety bond forms, contract documents, indemnity, and collateral agreements
Participate in underwriting focus groups and draft internal white papers
Analyze commercial contract provisions and advise on contract risk mitigation
Prepare coverage evaluations and correspondence to insureds
Maintain claim files according to company best practices
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to five years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Juris Doctor Degree
Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working
Insurance Adjuster License(s) required, generally within three months of starting the job, with ongoing continuing education
Active legal license in the state of the principal office location and current Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Valid driver’s license or access to alternative transportation
Ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues professionally
Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Solid time management skills and attention to detail, data and analytics
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance from the first day of employment for employees and eligible family members
401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
Nine paid company Holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, and caregiving support
Mental health program with free professional counseling, health coaching, and other resources
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Equal opportunity employment