Remote Environmental Claims Strategist

Sedgwick; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking an Environmental Claims Advisor to analyze complex environmental liability claims and coordinate case management. The role emphasizes high-level technical investigation, strategic settlement considerations, and collaboration with legal and client teams.

The position requires extensive claims-management experience, strong communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on cost containment and client service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Licenses as required.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes complex environmental liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine exposure and manages claims to resolution.
• Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides reports of investigation for new events, claims and actions.
• Analyzes applicable complex liability insurance coverage and policies.
• Negotiates claim settlements up to designated authority level.
• Calculates and assigns reserves; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life.
• Recommends settlement strategies and structured settlements to maximize outcomes.
• Coordinates legal defense by assigning attorneys and reviewing invoices; ensures compliance with client guidelines.
• Uses cost containment techniques and strategic vendor partnerships to reduce claim costs.

Skills

Environmental liability

Communication

PC literacy

Analytical

Organizational

Negotiation

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Performance standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licenses as required

Professional certification

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking an Environmental Claims Advisor to analyze complex environmental liability claims and coordinate case management. The role emphasizes high-level technical investigation, strategic settlement considerations, and collaboration with legal and client teams.

The position requires extensive claims-management experience, strong communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on cost containment and client service in a dynamic environment.