Senior Claims Counsel – Professional Liability & EPLI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Brown & Brown in New York is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Counsel to independently manage a portfolio of complex claims from inception through resolution. You will analyze coverage, set reserves, and develop settlement strategies while communicating with insureds and brokers.

The role requires 3-5 years of professional liability experience, NY Adjuster License, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• JD degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience handling professional liability claims.
• NYS Adjuster License required, multiple states preferred.
• Strong knowledge of claims practices, litigation processes, and insurance coverage.
• Experience managing complex and/or high-exposure claims.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgment decisions.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office suite.

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.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as required.
• Evaluate liability and damages of exposure using legal, factual, and industry-specific knowledge.
• Provide accurate and timely financial forecasting on claims portfolios.
• Maintain proactive communication with insureds, brokers, and management.
• Deliver clear, concise, and timely claim updates and coverage determinations.
• Support underwriting teams with claim insights and loss trends.
• Ensure all claim handling adheres to regulatory requirements, internal guidelines, and best practices.
• Prepare reports for management, carriers, reinsurers, and auditors as needed.
• Identify emerging issues, trends, and exposures within the professional liability space.
• Provide feedback to underwriting and risk management on loss drivers and prevention strategies.

Skills

JD degree

NYS Adjuster License

3-5 years professional liability

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Claims practices knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

JD degree preferred

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brown & Brown in New York is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Counsel to independently manage a portfolio of complex claims from inception through resolution. You will analyze coverage, set reserves, and develop settlement strategies while communicating with insureds and brokers.

The role requires 3-5 years of professional liability experience, NY Adjuster License, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.