Assistant Vice President, Transactional & Private Equity Claims (Insurance)

TL;DR

Assistant Vice President, Transactional & Private Equity Claims (Insurance): Strategic oversight and operational management of the Transactional and Private Equity (Reps & Warranties) claims portfolio with an accent on high-severity claim resolution and disciplined reserving. Focus on leading a specialized claims team, advising executive leadership on financial exposure, and optimizing claim outcomes through data analytics.

Location: Hybrid (New York, NY or Warren, NJ)

Salary: $180,000 - $215,000

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in risk management with a 50+ year heritage focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.

What you will do

• Direct the Transactional and Private Equity claims portfolio, managing high-exposure matters and establishing reserving strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of claims professionals to ensure technical excellence and performance.
• Advise senior management and business partners on claims presenting significant financial, legal, or reputational exposure.
• Oversee complex coverage analyses, liability assessments, and settlement negotiations.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including outside counsel and forensic experts, while controlling legal budgets.
• Partner with Underwriting to optimize risk selection and policy construction based on claims insights.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Private Equity and Transactional Liability (Reps & Warranties) claims.
• Proven success managing complex, high-severity claims portfolios and leading professional teams.
• Must be based in or able to work from New York, NY or Warren, NJ.
• Deep knowledge of insurance coverage, litigation, arbitration, and claims governance standards.
• J.D. and current bar admission strongly preferred.
• Ability to promptly obtain and hold all required adjuster licenses.

Nice to have

• Prior law firm or in-house legal experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage and employee wellness program.
• 401k match and retirement savings plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Inclusive work environment driven by values of talent, humility, and collaboration.