Senior Professional Liability Claims Counsel

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health & wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Counsel to manage a portfolio of complex claims, including Employment Practices Liability, Police Professional and Public Officials liability, and other civil rights matters. The role requires independent claim handling, strong analytical skills, and evaluating liability, coverage, and damages.

Responsibilities include investigating claims, setting reserves, negotiating resolutions, guiding litigation, and providing timely updates to

Qualifications

• JD degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional liability claims experience.
• NYS Adjuster License required; multiple states preferred.
• Strong knowledge of claims practices, litigation processes, and insurance coverage.
• 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 MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate, evaluate, and manage professional liability claims from inception through resolution.
• Analyze coverage issues and determine policy applicability.
• Establish and adjust reserves based on claim developments.
• Develop and execute claim resolution strategies, including negotiation.
• Guide litigation strategy, including discovery, motions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as required.
• Provide accurate financial forecasting on claims portfolios.
• Maintain proactive communication with insureds, brokers, and management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
• Prepare reports for management, carriers, reinsurers, and auditors as needed.
• Identify emerging issues, trends, and exposures within the professional liability space.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Claims practices

Litigation processes

Insurance coverage

Education

J.D. degree

NYS Adjuster License

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brown & Brown, Inc is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Counsel to manage a portfolio of complex claims, including Employment Practices Liability, Police Professional and Public Officials liability, and other civil rights matters. The role requires independent claim handling, strong analytical skills, and evaluating liability, coverage, and damages.

Responsibilities include investigating claims, setting reserves, negotiating resolutions, guiding litigation, and providing timely updates to