Claims Counsel, Management Liability

Brown & Brown Insurance

6d•$150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Brown & Brown is seeking a Claims Counsel to independently manage a portfolio of complex Management Liability claims, including Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Crime, and related financial lines claims involving private companies and nonprofit organizations. The role works closely with underwriting, carrier partners, brokers, insureds, and defense counsel to deliver strong claims outcomes and support the strategic growth of Nexus's Management Liability portfolio. It requires technical expertise, sound business judgment, relationship management, and the ability to balance legal, coverage, financial, customer service, and portfolio considerations. The Claims Counsel handles coverage analysis and claim decisions, manages litigation and counsel, evaluates settlements and reserves, and provides actionable insight into claims trends and portfolio performance. The role also builds market relationships, mentors less experienced claims professionals, supports audits and process improvements, and ensures compliance with delegated authority agreements, carrier guidelines, service standards, and applicable regulations. The position embraces claims technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership.
7–10 years of experience handling Management Liability claims.
Expertise in private company D&O, nonprofit organization liability, EPL, and Fiduciary Liability coverage analysis.
Significant experience drafting complex reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, and declination letters.
Significant experience handling shareholder and ownership disputes involving closely held entities; governance and executive liability disputes; regulatory and governmental investigations; and bankruptcy, insolvency, trustee, receiver, creditor, and related executive liability claims.
Strong understanding of Management Liability policy forms, endorsements, and coverage structures.
Ability to independently manage high-severity and complex claims.
Strong analytical, negotiation, litigation management, financial analysis, and relationship management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong business and strategic decision-making capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and claims management systems.
Ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative, high-performing team consistent with company values.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling claims involving private equity-backed, venture-backed, founder-led, or closely held organizations.
Experience within an MGA, specialty insurer, E&S carrier, or Management Liability insurance carrier.
Experience operating under delegated claims authority.
Experience presenting claims trends, portfolio analytics, and emerging risks to senior management, underwriters, brokers, and carrier partners.
CPCU, RPLU, SCLA, ARC, or similar industry designation.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a portfolio of complex and high-severity Management Liability claims.
Analyze policy coverage and prepare reservation of rights letters, coverage position letters, and declination letters.
Conduct factual, legal, financial, and coverage analyses to evaluate liability, damages, and exposure.
Establish and maintain claim reserves within delegated authority and seek additional authority when required.
Evaluate settlements and participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
Apply sound judgment to complex coverage and litigation issues while following claims guidelines and business objectives.
Direct litigation involving insured organizations and individual directors, officers, trustees, and executives.
Retain, manage, and evaluate defense and coverage counsel.
Review and approve litigation budgets, monitor legal spend, and negotiate alternative fee arrangements when appropriate.
Develop and implement litigation and resolution strategies.
Advise underwriting on claims trends, emerging risks, coverage issues, and portfolio performance.
Partner with underwriting teams to identify product enhancement and risk-selection opportunities.
Analyze claims trends and portfolio data to identify emerging exposures and provide business insights.
Prepare timely and accurate reporting for carrier partners and reinsurers, and participate in stewardship discussions and portfolio reviews.
Balance legal exposure, coverage intent, customer experience, broker relationships, and portfolio impact in claims decisions.
Build and maintain relationships with retail and wholesale brokers, insureds, carrier partners, and defense counsel.
Participate in broker stewardship meetings, claim reviews, underwriting roundtables, and market-facing presentations as needed.
Represent Nexus professionally in interactions with brokers, insureds, carrier partners, counsel, and industry stakeholders.
Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced claims professionals.
Participate in claims audits, quality reviews, training initiatives, and process improvement projects.
Support strategic initiatives to enhance claims operations and service delivery.
Use claims technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and outcomes.
Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements, carrier guidelines, service standards, and applicable regulations.