Claims Manager

James Search Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Claims Manager with expertise in environmental liability for a global insurer. This mid-senior level role includes managing complex claims, conducting coverage analysis, and negotiating settlements. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience, strong communication and litigation management skills, and a Juris Doctor is preferred. The role offers a competitive salary of $120,000 to $165,000, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience with complex casualty or environmental liability claims.
• Expertise in hazardous waste site claims and related litigation.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of primary and excess environmental liability claims.
• Conduct coverage analysis and damage assessments.
• Negotiate and settle claims cost-effectively.

Skills

Litigation management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Teams

Job description

Claims Manager – Environmental Liability – Global P&C Insurance Carrier

Locations: Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

About the Opportunity

James Search Group is partnering with a global leader in the property & casualty (P&C) insurance sector to find an experienced Claims Manager specializing in environmental liability. This is a high‑impact, hybrid opportunity available in multiple major markets, offering the chance to handle complex environmental claims, work across business lines, and partner directly with underwriting, reinsurance, and executive leadership.

Compensation

Base salary range: $120,000 – $165,000, plus bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k).

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage a portfolio of primary and excess environmental liability claims, including general liability, contractors pollution liability (CPL), site pollution, and professional liability.
• Conduct coverage analysis, liability investigation, damage assessments, and reserve evaluations.
• Lead negotiation and settlement strategies to drive cost‑effective claim resolutions.
• Serve as the internal expert for environmental claims, providing insights to underwriters, reinsurers, and leadership.
• Ensure timely reporting and high‑quality written/oral presentations to internal stakeholders.
• Cultivate strong cross‑functional relationships with underwriting and profit center leadership.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with policyholders, brokers, and stakeholders at all levels, including the C‑suite.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience handling or overseeing complex casualty and/or environmental liability claims.
• Expertise in hazardous waste site claims, risk transfer, and related litigation.
• Strong litigation management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proactive, self‑driven mindset with ability to operate independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative platforms like MS Teams.
• JD preferred; engineering or corporate risk management background a plus.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a global insurer’s environmental division. You’ll influence strategy, shape claim outcomes, and help drive performance in a technically challenging and impactful area of insurance.

To apply or learn more, contact James Search Group in confidence.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Insurance

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Student loan assistance
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance