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DaviesPosted 1 month ago

Claim Counsel - Healthcare Professional Liability

$110,000–$135,000 year

RemoteUnited States or Home, Washington, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Review and interpret Medical Malpractice, Healthcare Professional Liability, and package policies to analyze coverage issues involving medical negligence, medication errors, and facility exposures. Draft coverage position letters, including reservations of rights and denial letters, while overseeing complex claims in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Coordinate with medical experts, defense counsel, and facility administrators to evaluate liability, causation, and damages, then develop and execute strategic plans for claim resolution and settlement negotiations. Serve as a trusted advisor to carriers and internal teams on healthcare liability trends and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership in good standing
  • 7–10+ years of senior-level experience handling medical malpractice, healthcare liability, or complex professional liability claims
  • Active adjuster licenses and willingness to obtain and maintain additional licenses, as needed
  • Demonstrated expertise in medical malpractice and healthcare professional liability coverage analysis
  • Experience handling claims involving long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living providers
  • Strong understanding of clinical exposures, standards of care, and healthcare-related damages
  • Experience managing claims involving combined GL and professional liability (package) policies
  • Experience issuing or advising on coverage positions
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple high-severity claims independently

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in long-term care programs, senior living, or allied healthcare claim programs
  • Experience managing high-frequency, moderate-to-high severity healthcare claims portfolios
  • Familiarity with defense counsel management, litigation strategy, and expert coordination in medical cases
  • Experience working in program business or specialty healthcare liability environments

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