Director, Private Equity and Transactional Claims

TL;DR

Director, Private Equity and Transactional Claims (Insurance): Oversee sophisticated primary and excess Reps & Warranties (R&W) and Private Equity claims with an accent on coverage analysis, negotiation strategies, and litigation management. Focus on resolving high-value matters, directing outside counsel, and collaborating with underwriting on risk insights and policy drafting.

Location: Hybrid in New York, NY or Warren, NJ (3 days in office, 2 remote)

Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 annually

Company

Global leader in risk management and insurance with 50+ years of experience enabling businesses to thrive.

What you will do

• Lead and resolve complex R&W and Private Equity claims through investigation, coverage analysis, and strategic negotiation or litigation.
• Direct outside counsel, manage budgets, and participate in mediations, settlements, and trials.
• Set case reserves, prepare Large Claim Reports for senior leadership, and analyze trends for underwriting insights.
• Collaborate with underwriting on policy drafting, risk appetite, and product strategies.
• Build relationships with brokers, insureds, reinsurers, and represent the company in client meetings and industry events.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of private equity and transactional liability claims experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and investigation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of litigation, arbitration, trial processes, and insurance regulations
• Ability to hold or obtain required adjuster licenses
• J.D. (licensed) preferred; travel 0-25%

Nice to have

• Experience practicing law

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance, wellness program, life/disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings, paid holidays, PTO
• Inclusive culture driven by values: Talent, Execution, Efficiency, Humility, Leadership, Collaboration, Inclusion
• Colleague behaviors: Respect everyone, Pursue better, Lead by example, Own outcomes, Win together