Michael Brennan

About Michael Brennan

Proven claims leader with over 25 years of experience. At Palms Insurance, my leadership…

Experience

1. Head of Professional Liability Claims

   Palms Insurance

   Feb 2023 — Present · Juno Beach, FL, US

   In my role as the Head of Professional Liability Claims, I lead and oversee the management of various lines of claims, including legal malpractice, insurance agent E&O, allied health, professional liability reinsurance, and miscellaneous professional liability. • Partner with underwriting to enhance Legal Malpractice policy forms and endorsements for improved coverage.• Created and manage the litigation panel and reporting guidelines for outside counsel. • Collaborate effectively with Third Party Administrators to streamline and optimize claim management processes and reporting to Palms. • Review and approve coverage letters prior to issuance by Third Party Administrators. • Work hands on with Palms IT department on development and enhancements to claim system, bordereaux integration, and financial updates into system. • Handle complex liability and coverage action matters, with authority to resolve cases up to

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Bachelor's degree

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Municipal Law
• Dram Shop
• Liability
• Mediation
• Premises Liability Defense
• Claims Management
• Liability Analysis
• Commercial Insurance
• Civil Litigation
• Claim Investigation
• General Liability Defense
• Professional Liability
• Casualty Insurance
• Risk Management
• Excess & Surplus Lines
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Insurance
• Torts
• Casualty
• Public Liability
• Product Liability
• Litigation Management
• Arbitration
• Excess
• Claim
• Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Legal Liability