Senior Claims Examiner, Professional Liability

Overview

This role supports the 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 relative to coverage issues, aligning with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler
• Identify and assess coverage issues; draft coverage position letters; retain coverage counsel as 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 present written and oral reports to senior management outlining issues impacting claim evaluation and reserve recommendations
• 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 regarding claims

Requirements / Experience & Required Skills

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), including evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and external peers
• 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
• Willing and able to travel 15%

Education

• Bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctorate degree required

Experience

• 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

Licensing

• Proper & active adjuster licensing in all applicable states

Preferred Qualifications

No additional preferred qualifications were specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $111,100 - $172,465/year (as of the time of posting)
• Position is incentive eligible
• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) will take into account geographic location, scope and 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 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 Offer
• 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

Jurisdictions throughout the United States.

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