Senior CGL Claims Technical Consultant – Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage a diverse portfolio of intricate, high-risk Commercial General Liability claims independently, encompassing litigated premises liability, operational, and product liability issues across various jurisdictions.

• Perform comprehensive investigations and prompt coverage assessments.

• Analyze complex indemnity and hold harmless agreements.

• Assess additional insured coverage and prioritize coverage concerns.

• Utilize risk transfer strategies to reduce exposure in multi-party, litigated CGL claims.

• Assess liability and damages while establishing and maintaining indemnity and expense reserves.

• Spearhead litigation strategies and guide defense counsel through discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial phases.

• Negotiate and resolve high-severity claims to ensure equitable, timely, and cost-effective resolutions.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for risk transfer and subrogation.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to facilitate claim resolution and analyze trends.

• Ensure compliant, well-organized claim files are maintained.

• Engage with insured parties, brokers, and stakeholders throughout the claims process.

• Act as a technical resource and mentor to enhance the overall claims organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in casualty claims within an insurance carrier, particularly with complex, high-severity, and litigated CGL claims.

• Proficiency in managing claims with significant exposure ($250K–$1M+).

• Demonstrated ability to lead litigation strategies and negotiate substantial settlements.

• Advanced understanding of coverage interpretation and legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong financial insight, including reserving, expense management, and indemnity oversight.

• Capability to make independent decisions and exercise high levels of authority on complex claims.

• Proven skills in Analytical Reasoning and Planning & Execution.

• Established Customer Centricity and Persuasion & Influence abilities.

• Strong Digital Fluency and Professional Insurance Knowledge.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• Active adjuster licenses or the ability to obtain them.

• Industry certifications (CPCU, AIC, SCLA) or a JD are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position.

• Flexible work arrangement, fully remote or hybrid.