EPL & D&O Liability Claim Counsel

Travelers

. Analyze, investigate, and resolve Bond & Specialty claims of predominantly lower to moderate severity and complexity .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $111,600 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and resolving Bond & Specialty claims while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Proficient in negotiation, legal documentation, and maintaining effective stakeholder communication.

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Bond & Specialty Claims ManagementNegotiation SkillsLegal Documentation DraftingInsurance Adjuster LicenseStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Claims AnalysisLitigation ManagementContract ReviewLoss Development ReportingSettlement Negotiation

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionTime ManagementCollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor DegreeInsurance Adjuster LicenseContinuing Legal Education (CLE)

Industry Keywords

Claims ProcessesRisk ManagementRecovery ManagementMarket DynamicsCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, investigate, and resolve Bond & Specialty claims of predominantly lower to moderate severity and complexity
Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel and other vendors
Utilize incident response and litigation management plans and budgets
Negotiate settlements for lower to moderate severity and complexity litigation matters
Prepare management reports on loss development, financial exposure, and resolution strategies
Develop and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, trials, depositions, and business meetings
Provide legal and business support to underwriting colleagues
Negotiate indemnity documentation and draft product forms and endorsements
Review contracts and bond forms
Support marketing and risk management efforts through broker visits and seminars
Monitor industry trends and market dynamics
Communicate key insights and strategic initiatives to stakeholders
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 documentation of claim activities, decisions, and communications
Prepare timely coverage evaluations and correspondence to insureds
Maintain claim files according to company best practices
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more 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
Two years of relevant legal experience
Insurance Adjuster License(s) must be acquired and maintained, generally within three months of starting the job
Ongoing continuing education credits as mandated for insurance adjuster license(s)
Active legal license in the state of the principal office location
Current Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Valid driver’s license or access to alternative transportation
Ability to work through conflict and resolve issues professionally
Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms within designated authority limits
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, data and analytics
Ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based cash incentive awards
Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay
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, caregiving support, free professional counseling, and health coaching
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Comprehensive benefits programs