Senior Claims Examiner, Professional Liability

Overview

This role is part of 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 in alignment 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 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 consistent with resolution strategy
• Analyze coverage, liability, and damages to assess and recommend reserves
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to senior management outlining issues affecting 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

Requirements & Required Skills

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluation, influence, negotiation, listening, and interpersonal skills to develop productive working 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
• 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) 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.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 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

Jurisdictions throughout the United States.

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