Director, Private Equity and Transactional Claims

Everest; Warren Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company in New York City or Warren, NJ seeks a Director of Private Equity & Transactional Claims to lead high‑value matters at the intersection of claims, law and deal dynamics. You will influence negotiation strategies and client outcomes across Legal, Reinsurance, and Executive teams.

The role requires autonomy, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to guide investigations from inception to resolution in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of private equity and transactional liability claims experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; strong negotiation and investigation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to evaluate coverage and think strategically

Responsibilities

• Lead & Resolve Complex Claims: manage sophisticated R&W and Private Equity claims with autonomy
• Conduct deep coverage analysis and issue clear coverage position letters
• Develop and execute strategic approaches to negotiation, settlement, litigation, and arbitration
• Drive Litigation Strategy: direct outside counsel and align on strategy, budgets and execution
• Attend mediations, settlements, and trials; act as central strategist and decision-maker
• Financial & Risk Leadership: set and manage case reserves; prepare Large Claim Reports
• Strategic Partner to Underwriting: collaborate on policy drafting, deal trends, and risk insights
• Engage with clients, brokers, reinsurers and partners to build strong relationships

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

J.D. (currently licensed)

Job description

Title:

Director, Private Equity and Transactional Claims

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Claims

Job Description:

About Everest

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Job Summary

We’re seeking a dynamic, intellectually curious, and highly skilled Director of Private Equity & Transactional Claims to join our growing team in either our New York City or Warren, NJ office. This is a hybrid position working 3 days in office, 2 remote.

In this role, you’ll oversee some of the most sophisticated and high‑profile matters in the industry including complex primary and excess Reps & Warranties (R&W) and Private Equity claims.

This is a high‑visibility opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of claims, law, deal dynamics, and financial risk. You’ll be entrusted with autonomy, leadership, and influence across Legal, Reinsurance, and Executive teams, shaping outcomes that matter both to clients and to the business. You’ll take ownership of complex, high‑value matters and lead them from initial investigation through resolution.

This position is not simply about adjusting claims — it’s about being a strategic advisor, a critical thinker, and a solution architect in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment. You will influence negotiation strategies and the client experience with our Private Equity and Transactional Liability portfolios.

Responsibilities include

Lead & Resolve Complex Claims

• Manage and resolve sophisticated R&W and Private Equity claims with autonomy and judgment.
• Conduct deep coverage analysis and issue clear, persuasive coverage position letters.
• Develop and execute strategic approaches to negotiation, settlement, litigation, and arbitration.

Drive Litigation Strategy

• Direct and manage outside counsel, ensuring alignment on strategy, budgets, and execution.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials; act as a central strategist and decision-maker.

Financial & Risk Leadership

• Set and manage case reserves with discipline and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed Large Claim Reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Strategic Partner to Underwriting & the Business

• Collaborate closely with Underwriting on policy drafting, deal trends, and risk insights.
• Identify claims trends that inform product strategies, underwriting appetite, and pricing.

Client, Broker & Reinsurer Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships across brokers, insureds, reinsurers, and partners.
• Represent the company in client meetings, industry events, and market-facing engagements.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of private equity and transactional liability claims experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; Strong negotiation and investigation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to evaluate coverage involving a wide variety of loss scenarios and ability to think strategically
• In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
• Currently holds or can readily obtain all required adjuster licenses
• Knowledge of insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory
• Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims; Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal department efficiency
• Ability to and willingness to present to senior management and other stakeholders
• Ability to resolve complex disputed claims
• J.D. (currently licensed) / experience practicing law preferred
• Travel: Approximately 0–25%, depending on business needs.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York, NY

Additional Locations:

Warren, NJ

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail].

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