Professional Liability Claims Counsel

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🕒 September 22

🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $95k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ 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 investigate, evaluate, and manage professional liability claims from inception through resolution • Analyze coverage issues and determine applicability of policy terms, conditions, and exclusions • Establish and adjust reserves based on claim developments • Develop and execute claim resolution strategies, including negotiation and settlement • Guide litigation strategy, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation • Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as required • Evaluate liability and damages using legal, factual, and industry-specific knowledge • Provide accurate and timely financial forecasting on claims portfolios • Maintain proactive communication with insureds, brokers, and management • Deliver timely claim updates and coverage determinations • Support underwriting teams with claim insights and loss trends • Ensure claim handling adheres to regulatory requirements, internal guidelines, and best practices • Prepare reports for management, carriers, reinsurers, and auditors • Identify emerging issues, trends, and exposures within the professional liability space • Provide feedback to underwriting and risk management on loss drivers and prevention strategies

🎯 Requirements

• NYS Adjuster License required; multiple states preferred • JD degree preferred • 3-5 years of experience handling professional liability claims • Strong knowledge of claims practices, litigation processes, and insurance coverage • Experience managing complex and/or high-exposure claims • Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgment decisions • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office suite • Experience in one or more specialty areas (e.g., Education, Public Entity, EPLI, E&O) preferred • Prior litigation experience or legal background preferred • Familiarity with excess and surplus lines or specialty insurance markets preferred • Exposure to reinsurance reporting and complex coverage issues preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 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