Claims Counsel, Management Liability

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🕒 September 21

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $150k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Brown & Brown Insurance

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1939

💸 Finance

🛡️ Insurance

Finance • Insurance

Brown & Brown Insurance is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages globally, providing a comprehensive range of risk management solutions. Established in 1939, the company offers personal and business insurance, employee benefits, and various national programs. Brown & Brown is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering a culture that values talent and experience. With over 500 locations, the company is well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of its clientele and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BRO. The firm's strategic focus on mergers and acquisitions highlights its disciplined growth strategy.

📋 Description

• 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 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 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

• 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

• 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