Remote Senior Claims Specialist: Exec & Pro Liability

Gallagher Bassett; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist for Executive and Professional Liability (Lawyers). Manage full claim lifecycle from coverage analysis to resolution, working within client expectations and regulatory requirements.

This role supports a remote-friendly environment with the potential for open jurisdictions. The Senior Claims Specialist will analyze coverage, negotiate settlements, prepare reserves, and collaborate with clients, attorneys, and outside experts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years related claims experience required.
• Prior experience working within the applicable specialty claims area or demonstrated ability to handle unique/challenging claims issues.
• Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled or able to obtain the licenses/certification per local requirements.
• Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.
• Computer experience with related claims and business software.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes coverage and settles moderately complex claims in one or more of Gallagher Bassett's specialty claims areas (Executive and Professional Liability- Lawyers)
• Generally, incumbent does not work on workers compensation claims.
• Able to manage the full-life cycle of all assigned claims files.
• Analyzes coverage and determines defense obligations.
• Under minimal supervision, conducts thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend appropriate settlement strategies and action plans.
• Creates reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.
• Negotiates settlements with clients, client attorneys, and Public Adjusters.
• Interacts extensively with various parties involved in the claims process, and may recommend retaining the advice of outside experts as necessary.
• Prepares reserve and settlement authority requests for client and carrier approval.
• May act as a client advocate with carriers to ensure proper claims handling, including any necessary scoping, estimating, and addressing of coverage.
• Has a solid understanding of claims processing and the insurance brokerage business.
• Has a basic understanding of the terminology and case law associated with their specialized claims niche/industry.
• Handles claims consistent with clients' and corporate policies, procedures and best practices and also in accordance with any statutory, regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Incumbents at this level should be able to work at full case load capacity.

Skills

Claims handling

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

JD preferred

Tools

Claims software

Job description

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist for Executive and Professional Liability (Lawyers). Manage full claim lifecycle from coverage analysis to resolution, working within client expectations and regulatory requirements.

This role supports a remote-friendly environment with the potential for open jurisdictions. The Senior Claims Specialist will analyze coverage, negotiate settlements, prepare reserves, and collaborate with clients, attorneys, and outside experts.