Claims Counsel, Management Liability

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; 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

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Claims Counsel, Management Liability to independently manage a portfolio of complex claims, including D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary Liability for private and nonprofit entities. You will analyze coverage, manage reserves, and lead litigation strategies while partnering with underwriting and brokers.

The role requires a JD, active bar, and 7–10 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership required.
• 7–10 years of Management Liability claims experience.
• Expertise in D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability coverage analysis.
• Experience drafting complex reservation of rights letters and declination letters.
• Experience handling governance, executive liability disputes, and related claims.
• Strong knowledge of Management Liability policy forms and coverage structures.
• Ability to operate under delegated claims authority.
• Desirable CPCU, RPLU, SCLA, ARC or similar designation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of complex, high-severity Management Liability claims.
• Analyze policy coverage and prepare letters and positions; establish reserves.
• Direct litigation, manage defense and budgets; negotiate fee arrangements.
• Partner with underwriting on trends, risks, and product improvements.
• Present claims trends and portfolio analytics to leadership and brokers.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in audits, training, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Litigation management

Financial analysis

Relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership

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 Analysis

Independently 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 Management

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 when appropriate. Develop and implement effective litigation and resolution strategies.

Portfolio and Business Partnership

Serve 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 Engagement

Build 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 Excellence

Serve 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.
• Preferred Experience 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 Annual

The 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-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• 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
• Beyond 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.

The Power To Be Yourself

As 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”. At Bridge Specialty Group, our unwavering commitment to unity, diversity, and individual growth sets the stage for a workplace like no other. We believe in the power of One Team, where collaboration fuels unlimited possibilities. As One Team, we are anchored in the ‘Power of Be’, a core set of behaviors, skills, and characteristics we value most. It is part of our cultural DNA, influencing how we get stuff done every day and how we accomplish our goals, creating a link between what we do and how we do it. We are more than a global insurance wholesaler; we are a collective force of over 2,000+ teammates across 50+ locations throughout the United States and Europe. With 25+ specialized brands and access to 200+ carriers, we seamlessly connect the diverse needs of our retail partners in property, casualty, environmental, professional, workers' compensation, and personal lines. Together, we build trust, exceeding expectations. Our $5 billion+ premium book is a testament to our collaborative partnerships. Here, your uniqueness is celebrated, you are rewarded for your contributions, and we invest in your professional growth, offering tools, resources, and mentorship to support your career goals. You will be proud to be a part of a team that defines excellence and pushes the boundaries of what is possible. ‘One Team, Unlimited Possibilities’ is not just a slogan – it's the core of who we are. And the exciting part? We’re always on the lookout for talented teammates like yourself.