Senior Claims Examiner, Professional Liability

Overview

This role is part of the Claims Division on the Professional Liability Team, focused on Lawyers Professional Liability. Responsibilities include actively managing Professional Liability claims in jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement timely and accurate resolution strategies to mitigate indemnity and expense exposure
• Develop and implement strategy relative to coverage issues that align with the overall strategy of matters assigned
• Identify and assess coverage issues; draft coverage position letters; retain coverage counsel when necessary; and review coverage counsel opinion letters and analysis
• Maintain contact with the business line leader, underwriter, defense counsel, program manager, and broker to communicate developments and outcomes as necessary
• Investigate claims and review insureds’ materials, pleadings, and other relevant documents
• Identify and review each jurisdiction’s applicable statutes, rules, and case law
• Analyze and direct risk transfer, additional insured issues, and contractual indemnity issues
• Retain counsel when necessary and direct counsel in accordance with the resolution strategy
• Analyze coverage, liability, and damages to assess and recommend reserves
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to senior management describing issues influencing evaluation and reserve recommendations
• Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and respond expeditiously to inquiries from the insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management regarding claims

Requirements

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), including evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to build productive working relationships with internal and external partners
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to participate in active strategic discussions
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Willing and able to travel 15%
• Juris Doctorate degree required
• 3–7 years of working experience with a primary and/or excess carrier, broker, or law firm supporting commercial accounts for specialty insurance claims
• Proper and active adjuster licensing in all applicable states

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $111,100 - $172,465/year (range as of the time of posting; incentive eligible)
• Total individual compensation (base salary, short and long-term incentives) will take into account factors including geographic location, scope and responsibilities, qualifications, talent availability and specialization, and business needs. The pay range may be modified in the future.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Competitive 401(k) with generous matching
  • PTO beginning at 20 days per year
  • Up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Off
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
  • Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Backup Child and Elder Care
  • Additional benefits

Location

Jurisdictions throughout the United States. For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided.

Colorado Applicants

The deadline to submit your application is: August 18, 2026