Senior Claims Examiner, Professional Liability

Overview

This role is with the Claims Division on the Professional Liability Team, with a focus on Lawyers Professional Liability. Responsibilities include managing Professional Liability claims across 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 assigned
• Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel as necessary
• Review coverage counsel opinion letters and analysis
• Maintain contact with business line leadership, underwriters, defense counsel, program managers, and brokers to communicate developments and outcomes as needed
• 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 evaluation and reserve recommendations
• Maintain a claims diary, post reserves in a timely fashion, and respond expeditiously to inquiries from insureds, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management

Requirements

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to participate in active strategic discussions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability and willingness to travel 15%

Education & Experience

• 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, 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 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
• Additional benefits

Location

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting.

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