Everest · 1 day ago
Director of Private Equity and Transactional Claims
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expEverest Insurance Company is a global leader in risk management with a rich heritage. They are seeking a dynamic Director of Private Equity & Transactional Claims to oversee complex claims and collaborate with various teams to shape outcomes that matter to clients and the business.
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Responsibilities
Manage and resolve sophisticated R&W and Private Equity claims with autonomy and judgment
Conduct deep coverage analysis and issue clear, persuasive coverage position letters
Develop and execute strategic approaches to negotiation, settlement, litigation, and arbitration
Direct and manage outside counsel, ensuring alignment on strategy, budgets, and execution
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials; act as a central strategist and decision-maker
Set and manage case reserves with discipline and accuracy
Prepare detailed Large Claim Reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Underwriting on policy drafting, deal trends, and risk insights
Identify claims trends that inform product strategies, underwriting appetite, and pricing
Build and maintain strong relationships across brokers, insureds, reinsurers, and partners
Represent the company in client meetings, industry events, and market-facing engagements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of private equity and transactional liability claims experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills; Strong negotiation and investigation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to evaluate coverage involving a wide variety of loss scenarios and ability to think strategically
In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
Currently holds or can readily obtain all required adjuster licenses
Knowledge of insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory
Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims; Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal department efficiency
Ability to and willingness to present to senior management and other stakeholders
Ability to resolve complex disputed claims
Preferred
J.D. (currently licensed) / experience practicing law preferred
Travel: Approximately 0–25%, depending on business needs
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
401k match
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Everest
Everest Group, Ltd.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
Jill Beggs
CEO of Reinsurance
Mark Kociancic
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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