Remote Senior Environmental Claims Specialist

Sedgwick; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring an Environmental Claims Advisor to analyze complex environmental liability claims and coordinate case management in line with client requirements. The role focuses on resolving severe claims while controlling costs and maintaining high client service levels.

Responsibilities include investigating events, analyzing coverage, negotiating settlements, and coordinating legal defense as needed. Strong communication, negotiation, and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Licenses as required.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental liability insurance principles and laws for the line of business.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes complex environmental liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine exposure; manages claims through action plans to resolution.
• Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides reports of investigation.
• Analyzes complex liability insurance coverage and policies.
• Negotiates settlements up to designated authority level.
• Calculates and assigns reserves; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life.
• Recommends settlement strategies and presents structured proposals to maximize settlements.
• Coordinates legal defense by assigning attorneys and reviewing invoices; ensures compliance with client guidelines.
• Uses cost containment techniques including vendor partnerships to reduce claim costs.
• Identifies fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery opportunities to lower costs.
• Represent Company in depositions, mediations, and trial monitoring as needed.
• Maintains client communications and professional relationships.
• Ensures proper documentation and coding of claim files.
• Refers cases to supervisor and management as appropriate.
• Delegates work and mentors assigned staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality programs.

Skills

Environmental liability

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licenses as required

Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring an Environmental Claims Advisor to analyze complex environmental liability claims and coordinate case management in line with client requirements. The role focuses on resolving severe claims while controlling costs and maintaining high client service levels.

Responsibilities include investigating events, analyzing coverage, negotiating settlements, and coordinating legal defense as needed. Strong communication, negotiation, and team collaboration are essential.