Strategic R&W & Private Equity Claims Leader

Everest; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Financial and Specialty Lines Claims professional to join our team in New York City or Warren, NJ. These roles are hybrid, requiring three days in the office and two remote, with autonomy and visibility on high‑value matters.

You'll oversee complex primary and excess R&W and Private Equity claims, shape litigation strategy, and partner with underwriting and executives to influence risk decisions. A strategic advisor mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in 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 involving a wide variety of loss scenarios and think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and resolve sophisticated R&W and PE claims with autonomy.
• Direct and manage outside counsel; oversee strategy, budgets and timelines.
• Set and monitor case reserves and prepare detailed Large Claim Reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with Underwriting on policy drafting, deal trends, and risk insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, insureds, reinsurers, and partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Investigation skills

Job description

Everest Insurance Company is seeking a Financial and Specialty Lines Claims professional to join our team in New York City or Warren, NJ. These roles are hybrid, requiring three days in the office and two remote, with autonomy and visibility on high‑value matters.

You'll oversee complex primary and excess R&W and Private Equity claims, shape litigation strategy, and partner with underwriting and executives to influence risk decisions. A strategic advisor mindset is essential.