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Senior Complex Claims Consultant Claims Counsel EPLProfessional Liability
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Posted:
8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Our Story
Imagine being part of a team thats not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies North America were at the forefront of innovation and excellence blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group we help businesses navigate risk optimize operations and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.
Davies North America is looking for a candidate that will be responsible for managing and resolving high-severity complex insurance claims with a strong emphasis on coverage analysis policy interpretation and strategic claim resolution. The position focuses primarily on Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and Professional Liability claims with additional exposure to Businessowners Policy (BOP) and General Liability (GL) claims within program structures.
The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of complex claims that may involve seven-figure exposures class or collective action risk discrimination harassment retaliation wrongful termination wage and hour allegations professional negligence breach of duty reputational exposure excess implications and significant settlement negotiations.
This role requires strong technical claims expertise sound litigation judgment coverage analysis capability and the ability to partner effectively with carriers insureds defense counsel coverage counsel employment counsel mediators and internal stakeholders.
This position is well-suited for either an attorney with employment litigation insurance coverage EPL professional liability or claims counsel experience or a senior complex claims professional with demonstrated experience managing high-exposure EPL and professional liability claims.
Key Responsibilities
Complex EPL & Professional Liability Claims Management
- Independently manage a portfolio of high-severity EPL and professional liability claims from assignment through resolution.
- Handle matters involving significant financial exposure including claims with seven-figure reserves demands settlements or potential judgments.
- Evaluate liability damages employment law risk professional negligence allegations venue risk reputational exposure coverage position and potential excess exposure.
- Analyze pleadings employment records personnel documentation investigation materials expert reports wage and hour exposure models settlement demands and damages assessments.
- Develop and execute claim resolution strategies based on investigation legal risk policy obligations litigation posture and business objectives.
- Provide clear independent evaluations and recommendations to carriers and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of claim strategy liability evaluation damages analysis reserves coverage issues and resolution activity.
Litigation Management & Strategy
- Oversee complex litigated EPL and professional liability claims including discrimination harassment retaliation wrongful termination wage and hour breach of duty professional negligence and other specialty liability matters.
- Direct and partner with defense counsel on litigation strategy discovery expert retention dispositive motions mediation preparation and trial planning.
- Review and analyze pleadings discovery responses employment records deposition summaries expert reports class or collective action exposure assessments mediation briefs and trial evaluations.
- Establish litigation plans budgets and key milestones in partnership with counsel and carriers.
- Attend and actively participate in mediations settlement conferences strategy meetings and significant litigation events.
- Provide strategic recommendations regarding settlement continued defense alternative dispute resolution or trial preparation.
Coverage Analysis & Policy Interpretation
- Review and interpret EPL professional liability E&O management liability excess umbrella and specialty liability policies.
- Analyze policy language endorsements exclusions claims-made provisions notice issues prior acts related claims wage and hour exclusions punitive damages issues and allocation concerns.
- Provide recommendations related to defense obligations indemnity exposure reservation of rights coverage defenses and settlement authority.
- Draft review or provide input on reservation of rights letters coverage position letters disclaimers and denial letters as appropriate.
- Partner with coverage counsel in-house legal teams carriers and internal stakeholders on complex coverage matters.
- Identify and escalate coverage disputes bad faith concerns excess exposure regulatory issues and other high-risk claim developments.
Settlement Negotiation & Resolution
- Evaluate settlement demands and develop negotiation strategies based on liability damages employment law exposure professional liability exposure venue coverage reputational risk and potential verdict exposure.
- Negotiate settlements within authority and make recommendations for matters requiring additional approval.
- Manage reserves in accordance with carrier guidelines and claim exposure.
- Participate in mediations and settlement conferences involving high-value EPL and professional liability disputes.
- Balance legal risk financial exposure policy obligations reputational considerations and business objectives when recommending claim resolution.
Skills knowledge & expertise
Required (one of the following):
- Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership in good standing or
- 710 years of senior-level experience handling EPL Professional Liability GL or similar complex liability claims.
- Demonstrated experience handling claims with significant financial exposure including seven-figure settlements reserves demands or potential judgments.
- Strong litigation management experience including directing outside counsel and developing litigation strategy.
- Experience evaluating liability damages coverage reserves settlement value employment law risk and trial risk.
- Demonstrated expertise in insurance coverage analysis and policy interpretation.
- Experience issuing drafting reviewing or advising on coverage positions including reservation of rights letters disclaimers or denial letters.
- Active adjuster licenses in applicable jurisdictions or ability to obtain additional licenses as required.
- Strong negotiation analytical documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- EPL employment litigation professional liability E&O management liability wage and hour class or collective action or complex specialty liability claims experience.
- Experience working with employment defense counsel coverage counsel mediators carriers and insureds.
- Experience working in a Major Case Unit Complex Claims Unit Specialty Claims Unit or Excess Claims environment.
- Prior experience as Claims Counsel Coverage Counsel National General Adjuster Executive General Adjuster Senior Claims Examiner Complex Claims Specialist or Senior Complex Claims Consultant.
- Strong understanding of bad faith risk excess exposure allocation coverage litigation reputational risk and complex employment liability evaluation.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices
Benefits
At Davies North America we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical dental and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
- A 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Timeoff policies including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for nonexempt employees
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance and shortterm and longterm disability coverage
Benefit offerings eligibility and required employer contributions may vary based on role classification and applicable federal state and local laws including those tied to an employees primary work location.
Where required by law the Company provides paid sick leave paid family and parental leave and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.
Diversity and Inclusion
Davies is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity and we actively promote an environment where all voices are valued and heard.
Compensation Transparency:
The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills experience qualifications and geographic location which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.
Background Check & Fair Chance Compliance
Compensation Transparency:
The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills experience qualifications and geographic location which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.
Background Check & Fair Chance Compliance
Any background check or review of criminal history if applicable to the role will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws including fairchance hiring requirements.
Massachusetts Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Massachusetts Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
