Senior Claims Manager – Employment Practices Liability, EPL

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee assigned EPL claims from the initial investigation to the final resolution.

• Evaluate and establish whether claims are covered, pinpointing any coverage concerns.

• Investigate claims by conducting interviews and correspondence with attorneys, employees, witnesses, and business stakeholders.

• Assess the potential legal and financial risks for the organization.

• Collaborate with and guide defense counsel on litigation strategies and activities.

• Negotiate settlements and claim resolutions with defense counsel, plaintiff attorneys, and other stakeholders.

• Decide when claims should be denied, settled, or resolved through other means.

• Inform senior leadership about significant claims, potential exposures, and trends, along with recommendations.

• Coordinate referrals and updates with reinsurers.

• Monitor and, when necessary, attend cases proceeding to mediation, arbitration, or trial.

• Identify risk trends and suggest strategies to mitigate future loss exposures.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Employment Law, Risk Management, Insurance, or related Employment Practices Liability roles.

• Direct experience managing EPL claims as a claims professional, or defending EPL claims as an attorney.

• Comprehensive understanding of the claims/litigation lifecycle: investigation, coverage evaluation, liability assessment, litigation, negotiation, and resolution.

• Exceptional negotiation skills with defense counsel, plaintiff attorneys, business stakeholders, and insurance/reinsurance entities.

• Strong legal and risk judgment in assessing liability likelihood and potential financial risks.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in managing or directing external defense counsel in employment-related litigation.

• Proven experience presenting significant claims, exposures, or trends to executive leadership.

• Experience within a healthcare organization is preferred.

• Familiarity with handling management liability claims such as D&O or professional liability alongside EPL is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.