Experienced Professional Liability Claims Counsel

Brown & Brown; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Counsel in New York to independently manage a portfolio of complex claims from inception through resolution. You will analyze coverage, set reserves, and guide litigation strategies across mediation and trial preparation, while delivering clear updates to insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a JD (preferred), 3–5 years of professional liability experience, and NYS Adjuster license (multiple states

Qualifications

• JD degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience handling professional liability claims.
• NYS Adjuster License required; multiple states preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 appropriate reserves and adjust them as necessary 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brown & Brown is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Counsel in New York to independently manage a portfolio of complex claims from inception through resolution. You will analyze coverage, set reserves, and guide litigation strategies across mediation and trial preparation, while delivering clear updates to insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a JD (preferred), 3–5 years of professional liability experience, and NYS Adjuster license (multiple states