Claims Counsel, Management Liability

Brown & Brown; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown seeks a Claims Counsel, Management Liability to independently manage a portfolio of complex claims, including D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, and related financial lines for private companies and nonprofits. The role partners with underwriting, brokers, insureds, and defense counsel to deliver superior outcomes, set reserves, and guide litigation strategy, with opportunities to influence portfolio growth and risk selection.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership required.
• 7–10 years of experience handling Management Liability.
• Expertise in private company D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability coverage.
• Experience drafting reservation of rights letters and declinations.
• Experience overseeing high-severity claims and litigation budgets.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex Management Liability claims.
• Analyze coverage and prepare letters and positions.
• Maintain claim reserves within authority and seek approvals as needed.
• Manage litigation budgets and select defense counsel.
• Provide portfolio insights and collaborate with underwriting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Litigation management

Financial analysis

Relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission

Professional designations: CPCU, RPLU, SCLA, ARC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Claims management systems

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.Brown & Brown is seeking a Claims Counsel, Management Liability to join our growing team!The Claims Counsel's primary function is to independently manage a portfolio of complex Management Liability claims, including Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Crime, and related financial lines claims involving private companies and nonprofit organizations.The successful candidate will work closely with underwriting, carrier partners, brokers, insureds, and defense counsel to deliver superior claims outcomes while supporting the strategic growth of Nexus's Management Liability portfolio. This role requires deep technical expertise, sound business judgment, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to balance legal, coverage, financial, customer service, and portfolio considerations in claims decision-making.How You Will Contribute:Claims Management and Coverage AnalysisIndependently manage a portfolio of complex and high-severity Management Liability claims.Analyze policy coverage and prepare reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, and declination letters.Conduct detailed factual, legal, financial, and coverage analyses to evaluate liability, damages, and exposure.Establish and maintain appropriate 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.Exercise sound judgment on complex coverage and litigation issues while maintaining consistency with claims handling guidelines and business objectives.Litigation ManagementDirect 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 when appropriate.Develop and implement effective litigation and resolution strategies.Portfolio and Business PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor to underwriting regarding claims trends, emerging risks, coverage issues, and portfolio performance.Partner with underwriting teams to identify opportunities for product enhancement and improved risk selection.Analyze claims trends and portfolio data to identify emerging exposures and provide actionable business insights.Prepare timely, accurate reporting for carrier partners and reinsurers and participate in stewardship discussions and portfolio reviews.Demonstrate a balanced approach that considers legal exposure, coverage intent, customer experience, broker relationships, and portfolio impact when making claims decisions.Broker and Market EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers, insureds, carrier partners, and defense counsel.Participate in broker stewardship meetings, claim reviews, underwriting roundtables, and market-facing presentations as needed.Represent Nexus professionally in interactions with brokers, insureds, carrier partners, counsel, and industry stakeholders.Leadership and Operational ExcellenceServe as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced claims professionals.Participate in claims audits, quality reviews, training initiatives, and process improvement projects.Support strategic initiatives designed to enhance claims operations and service delivery.Embrace claims technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and claim outcomes.Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements, carrier guidelines, service standards, and applicable regulations.Skills & Experience to be Successful: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.PreferredExperience handling claims involving private equity-backed, venture-backed, founder-led, or closely held organizations.Experience within an MGA, specialty insurer, E&S carrier, or Management Liability insurance carrier.Experience operating under delegated claims authority.Experience presenting claims trends, portfolio analytics, and emerging risks to senior management, underwriters, brokers, and carrier partners.CPCU, RPLU, SCLA, ARC, or similar industry designation.Pay Range$150,000 - $160,000 AnnualThe pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.Teammate Benefits & Total Well-BeingWe go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability InsuranceFinancial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition ReimbursementMental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy ServicesBeyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.Recruiting Vendor Disclosure StatementBrown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies (\"Recruiting Vendors\"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.The Power To Be YourselfAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.