Senior Management Liability Claims Specialist

IAT Insurance Group; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

7% 401(k) match and profit sharing

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Management Liability Claims Specialist. Located in Newark, NJ, this hybrid role requires in-office work Monday–Wednesday with optional remote work Thursday–Friday. You will handle EPL, D&O, fiduciary and crime claims for private and non-profit clients, analyze coverage, and manage defense litigation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of management liability experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead defense teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of management liability claims experience including EPL, D&O and fiduciary liability.
• Experience handling litigated files and directing defense counsel with budget oversight.
• Strong coverage analysis skills and ability to draft coverage position letters.

Responsibilities

• Handle Management Liability Claims (EPL, D&O, Fiduciary, Crime) for private and non-profit clients.
• Analyze, investigate, negotiate and resolve claims within authority; manage defense counsel.
• Develop litigation strategy; attend mediations, settlements and trials as needed.
• Verify coverage and prepare 24-hour communications with stakeholders.
• Prepare loss and exposure reports; establish reserves per guidelines.
• Support underwriting and marketing with claim insights; maintain licenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Claims handling

Litigation management

Negotiation

Coverage analysis

Oral & written communication

Organization & prioritization

Travel willingness

Licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU

Job description

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Management Liability Claims Specialist. Located in Newark, NJ, this hybrid role requires in-office work Monday–Wednesday with optional remote work Thursday–Friday. You will handle EPL, D&O, fiduciary and crime claims for private and non-profit clients, analyze coverage, and manage defense litigation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of management liability experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead defense teams.