Senior Claims Examiner, Professional Liability

Overview

This role is with the organization’s Claims Division on the Professional Liability team, with a focus 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 related to coverage issues, aligned with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler
• Identify and assess coverage issues; draft coverage position letters; retain coverage counsel when necessary
• Review coverage counsel’s opinion letters and analysis
• Maintain contact with business line leadership, underwriters, defense counsel, program managers, and brokers 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 deliver written and oral reports to senior management covering all issues influencing evaluation and recommending reserves
• Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and respond expeditiously to inquiries from insureds, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management

Requirements / Experience & Required Skills

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), including evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to build productive relationships with internal and external peers across organizational lines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to participate in active strategic discussions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Willingness and ability to travel 15%

Education

• Bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctorate degree required
• Three to seven (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 & active adjuster licensing in all applicable states

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $111,100 - $172,465/year
• Position is incentive eligible.
• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) will consider factors including geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization, and business needs.
• The pay range may be modified in the future.

Benefits include:

• Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Competitive 401k 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, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Backup Child and Elder Care

Location

United States (jurisdictions throughout the United States)

For Colorado Applicants, the deadline to submit your application is: August 18, 2026.