Senior CGL Claims Technical Consultant – Litigation

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

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio of intricate, high-exposure CGL claims independently, including litigated cases across various jurisdictions.

• Perform comprehensive investigations and prompt coverage analysis, applying policy language to facts to guide strategy and communication with stakeholders.

• Analyze complex indemnity and hold harmless agreements, assess additional insured coverage, recognize priority of coverage issues, and utilize risk transfer strategies.

• Assess liability and damages, while establishing and maintaining suitable indemnity and expense reserves throughout the claim lifecycle.

• Direct and implement litigation strategy by collaborating with and guiding defense counsel through discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial processes.

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

• Identify and explore opportunities for risk transfer and subrogation.

• Work alongside internal partners and external experts to facilitate claim resolution, analyze trends, and improve claim outcomes.

• Keep compliant and well-documented claim files.

• Effectively communicate with insureds, brokers, and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Experience managing claims with substantial exposure ($250K–$1M+).

• Demonstrated ability to lead litigation strategy and negotiate high-value settlements.

• In-depth knowledge of coverage interpretation and multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks.

• Strong financial acumen, covering reserving, expense management, and control of indemnity.

• Capability to make independent decisions and exercise significant authority on complex claims.

• Proven analytical reasoning and planning & execution abilities.

• Strong customer-centric approach along with persuasion and influence skills.

• High level of digital fluency and professional insurance knowledge.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• Active adjuster licenses or the ability to obtain them.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position.

• Fully remote or hybrid flexible work arrangement.