Claims Manager, Risk Management

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks an experienced claims professional to oversee general liability claims, assess coverage, manage litigation, and negotiate settlements with TPAs. This role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with travel as needed.

Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred. 7–10 years of relevant experience. This position is based in Illinois and involves interacting with underwriters and reinsurers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; JD preferred but not required.
• 7–10 years of general liability claims or litigation experience.
• Experience evaluating complex CGL coverage issues.
• Experience managing TPAs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee claims managed by a TPA and handle primary/excess claims across jurisdictions.
• Perform coverage analysis and determinations.
• Investigate liability and defenses.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as needed.
• Provide loss information to underwriters, actuaries, and reinsurers.
• Conduct reserve evaluations.

Skills

Claims Handling

Coverage Analysis

Litigation Management

Negotiation Skills

TPA Management

CGL Policy Knowledge

Loss Information Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Actively oversee claims managed by a Third Party Administrator and directly handle primary and excess claims related to Risk Management Profit Center policies across various jurisdictions
• Perform prompt coverage analysis and determinations
• Investigate liability and defenses
• Conduct timely reserve evaluations
• Perform audits through claim systems and on-site visits
• Attend mediations and settlement conferences to negotiate cost-effective settlements
• Attend trials on an as-needed basis
• Provide timely, meaningful loss information to underwriters, actuaries, and reinsurers

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required; JD preferred but not required
• 7 - 10 years of experience in handling general liability claims and/or relevant litigation experience
• Prior experience evaluating complex coverage issues related to CGL policies
• Experience working with and managing TPAs
• Demonstrated success managing litigation, evaluating and negotiating claims involving both property damage and bodily injury exposures
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• High degree of personal organization and time management skills
• Pro-active; must have a sense of urgency
• Ability to prioritize and perform successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Some travel is required and will vary depending on business needs and caseload

Core Competencies

Expertise in managing general liability claims, including coverage analysis, litigation management, and negotiation of settlements. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with underwriters and third-party administrators.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• General Liability Claims Management
• Coverage Analysis
• Litigation Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Third Party Administrator (TPA) Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Claims Handling
• Coverage Evaluation
• Reserve Evaluation
• Audit Performance
• Liability Investigation
• Settlement Negotiation
• Trial Attendance
• CGL Policy Knowledge
• Loss Information Reporting

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• JD Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Risk Management
• Claims Administration
• Property Damage
• Bodily Injury
• Mediation
• Settlement Conference
• Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel