Financial and Specialty Lines Claims professional

Everest Re; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Financial and Specialty Lines Claims professional to join our team in either New York City or Warren, NJ, working a hybrid schedule with three days in office and two remote days.

The role oversees sophisticated primary and excess Reps & Warranties and Private Equity claims, guiding strategy from investigation through resolution. You will influence negotiations, collaborate with Legal, Reinsurance, and Underwriting, and lead high-value matters with autonomy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in at least one of: insurance claims, M&A, law firm, or advisory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; strong negotiation and investigation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate coverage across diverse loss scenarios and think strategically.
• Ability to present to senior management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead & resolve complex claims with autonomy and judgment.
• Conduct deep coverage analysis and issue clear coverage position letters.
• Develop and execute strategic negotiation, settlement, litigation, and arbitration approaches.
• Leverage AI and technology to improve claims processes and outcomes.
• Direct and manage outside counsel and coordinate on strategy, budgets, and execution.
• Attend mediations, conferences, and trials; act as central strategist and decision-maker.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Investigation skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. (Licensed)

Job description

Title:

Financial and Specialty Lines Claims professional

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 Financial and Specialty Lines Claims professional and we are open to professionals at levels from Specialist through Director to join our growing team in either our New York City or Warren, NJ office. These are all individual contributor positions working hybrid with three days in office, two days 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 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.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve claims processes, efficiency, informed decision-making, and customer outcomes.
• 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 with brokers, insureds, reinsurers, and partners.
• Represent the company in client meetings, industry events, and market‑facing engagements.
• Travel: Approximately 0-25%, depending on business needs.

Minimum Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following: insurance claims, M&A, law firm, public accounting or advisory
• 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
• 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
• Currently holds or can readily obtain all required adjuster licenses

Preferred Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Knowledge of insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory
• Experience with private equity and transactional liability claims
• In‑depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
• Bachelor's degree
• J.D. (currently licensed)
• Experience practicing law

The base salary range for these positions is $90,000 - $180,000 annually. The rate of compensation offered will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications, job title and level of role accepted.

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).

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• 401k match
• retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

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