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Brown & Brown
Kimberly K. Fine,
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Email: kfine@exjudicata.com
Recruiting for office(s) in: NEW YORK, NY
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Claims Advocate
The Claims Advocate is responsible for managing all claims for assigned accounts. This includes overseeing, coordinating, and handling claims as needed on behalf of the client. The role involves collaborating with third parties and insurance carriers to gather information, resolve claim issues, and ensure proper claims administration procedures are clearly defined, implemented, and consistently followed. The Claims Advocate ensures all claims activities are conducted in alignment with established policies, procedures, and best practices. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for managing complex executive liability claims, including D&O, EPL, Cyber, E&O, Crime and Fiduciary
• Review and report claim(s) to carrier and excess carrier
• Works with brokers and attorneys to determine appropriate policy language
• Maintain effective working relationship with brokers, clients and carriers
• Keep current on common and statutory law and informs client as necessary
• Attend required training sessions, courses, etc. to develop and maintain up-to-date skills and product knowledge
• Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality of information processed
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Maintain appropriate state brokers licensing
• Other duties as assigned
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 1 January 2026
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter
Hiring criteria
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree required
• Minimum of 2-4 years experience managing executive liability claims or relative experience in law firm setting
• Ability to establish work priorities and manage time effectively
• Ability to use initiative and good judgment in accomplishing tasks with minimal errors
• Must possess critical thinking skills
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships and able to function in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead/command client and/or market discussions.
• Good listening skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, including data entry, word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Salary range: $100-$120k
Apply: rsinquiries@bbrown.com