Strategic Professional Liability Claims Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Counsel in New York to independently manage a portfolio of complex claims, including EPLI, police and public entity liabilities. You will analyze coverage, set reserves, and develop settlement strategies while maintaining high customer service to insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

The role requires 3–5 years of claims experience, NY Adjuster license, and strong litigation knowledge. A JD is preferred.

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 high-exposure claims.
• 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

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Claims management

Microsoft Office

Education

JD 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, including EPLI, police and public entity liabilities. You will analyze coverage, set reserves, and develop settlement strategies while maintaining high customer service to insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

The role requires 3–5 years of claims experience, NY Adjuster license, and strong litigation knowledge. A JD is preferred.