Professional Liability Adjuster (Fully Remote)

Brown & Brown Insurance

6d•$100,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. This is a remote work from home opportunity. Summit Risk Services is seeking a Professional Liability Adjuster, Attorney and /or JD required, to join our growing team! The Professional Liability Adjuster is responsible for evaluating coverage, managing claims, and overseeing defense strategies to ensure fair and cost-effective resolutions. This role involves interpreting policy language, assigning and supervising defense counsel, attending mediations, and providing high-quality claims handling in collaboration with an experienced legal and claims professional. You will be working with and reporting to someone with 27 years legal and claims experience. Some travel required. About Us: Our group is a Claims Management Third Party Administrator Specializing in Professional Liability Claims Management. We are publicly traded on NYSE and our team includes lawyers who serve as Claim Management Specialists for various insurance companies in the United States. The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role. We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.” While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers. If you are an existing Brown & Brown teammate, please click here to apply to a job on our internal career site.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Excellent time management skills needed.
Must have strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Excellent PC skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Reviewing various insurance policies; determine whether the carrier has a duty to provide a defense and/or indemnification to the insured; prepare coverage correspondence, if there is a duty to defend, assign approved defense counsel.
Oversee the work of defense counsel who will report generally in 90-day intervals.
Attend mediations.
Determine the most cost-effective way to effectuate resolution of the claims.