Senior Claims Examiner, Professional Liability

Overview

This role is with the organization’s 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 related to coverage issues that aligns with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler
• Identify and assess coverage issues; draft coverage position letters; retain coverage counsel when necessary; and review coverage counsel’s 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 outlining issues that influence 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

• Exceptional communication (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
• Willing and able 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 (range as of the time of posting). Position is incentive eligible.
• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account 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 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; and more.

Location

Jurisdictions throughout the United States.

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