General Liability Claims Specialist - Litigation & Strategy

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k and matching

PTO

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in New Jersey seeks an experienced claims professional to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve complex general liability claims.

You will manage high-exposure matters, coordinate with defense counsel, and drive timely resolutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and client service.

An opportunity to leverage subrogation, cost containment, and strong negotiation skills in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Five years of claims handling experience.
• Experience handling complex general liability claims preferred.
• Litigation management experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage complex general liability claims from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations to determine liability, damages, and claim exposure.
• Develop and execute strategic claim action plans to drive timely outcomes.
• Assess liability and negotiate settlements within assigned authority.
• Calculate, establish, and maintain appropriate claim reserves throughout the life of the claim.
• Authorize and process claim payments and adjustments within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Prepare and submit required state filings within statutory deadlines.
• Report claims to excess carriers and respond promptly to requests for information or direction.
• Manage litigated claims with defense counsel and external partners.
• Coordinate vendor referrals for investigations, medical reviews, surveillance, and litigation management services.
• Utilize cost-containment strategies and strategic vendor partnerships to reduce claim costs.
• Pursue and manage claim recoveries, including subrogation and offsets.
• Maintain proactive communication with claimants, clients, attorneys, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional and responsive service.
• Escalate complex issues and high-exposure matters to leadership as appropriate.

Skills

General liability

Litigation management

Negotiation

Investigation

Cost containment

Subrogation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Claims management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in New Jersey seeks an experienced claims professional to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve complex general liability claims.

You will manage high-exposure matters, coordinate with defense counsel, and drive timely resolutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and client service.

An opportunity to leverage subrogation, cost containment, and strong negotiation skills in a collaborative team.