Senior Professional Liability Complex Claims Analyst - Lawyers Liability

Our client, a well-stablished organization within the specialty insurance industry, is looking to add an experienced Senior Professional Liability Complex Claims Analyst to their New York team. This opportunity is ideal for a claims professional with extensive experience handling complex Professional Liability matters, particularly those involving legal malpractice and Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL).

The selected individual will be responsible for evaluating coverage, managing litigated claims, and collaborating with legal counsel and other key stakeholders to achieve favorable claim outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of complex Professional Liability and Management Liability claims, with an emphasis on Lawyers Professional Liability and legal malpractice matters.
• Evaluate claims involving Directors & Officers (D&O), Accountants Professional Liability, Financial Institutions, Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability (EPL), and other specialty professional exposures.
• Direct all phases of the claims process, from initial investigation and coverage evaluation through litigation management and final resolution.
• Interpret policy provisions, identify potential coverage concerns, and prepare comprehensive written coverage assessments.
• Partner with defense counsel to evaluate litigation developments, establish case strategies, and pursue appropriate resolutions.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings involving complex claims.

Requirements

• Significant experience managing or litigating complex Professional Liability and Management Liability claims within the insurance industry.
• Strong background in Lawyers Professional Liability, including legal malpractice claims and related coverage considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex insurance contracts and develop detailed written coverage opinions and recommendations.
• Experience participating in and leading mediations, settlement discussions, and litigation resolution strategies.
• Familiarity with additional specialty coverage lines, including D&O, EPL, Cyber Liability, and other professional liability exposures.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated claims while coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• $150,000 to $195,000+ depending on experience plus 25% Target Bonus
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Lucrative 401k employer match
• Hybrid work schedule offering a combination of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility