Senior Casualty Claims Examiner

Oliver James Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Casualty Claims Specialist to lead complex liability exposures and primary CGL claims. You will own claims, assess coverage, and drive resolution with a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of complex casualty experience, proficiency drafting coverage letters and reserving, and track record managing litigated matters with defense counsel toward mediation, settlement, or trial. A Bachelor's degree is required; a J.D. is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of complex casualty experience.
• Experience drafting coverage letters, evaluating liability and damages, and establishing reserves.
• Proven ability to manage litigated claims with defense counsel toward resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex casualty exposures and primary CGL claims.
• Evaluate coverage and establish appropriate reserves.
• Direct litigated claims with defense counsel toward mediation, settlement, or trial.

Skills

Complex casualty claims

Litigation management

Coverage evaluation

Reserving

Defense counsel collaboration

Mediation/settlement/trial

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. preferred

Job description

Senior Casualty Claims Specialist

An A-Rated specialty insurance carrier is looking for an experienced commercial casualty professional to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced claims handler to manage complex liability exposures within a stable, well-established insurance business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling primary CGL claims, with experience managing litigated matters, evaluating coverage, and driving claims through resolution. If you're looking for a new opportunity where you can leverage your technical expertise, take ownership of your claims, and grow alongside a collaborative team, this could be the right fit for you.

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds:

• 7+ years of complex casualty experience
• Experience drafting coverage letters, evaluating liability and damages, and establishing appropriate reserves
• Proven ability to manage litigated claims, work closely with defense counsel, and resolve matters through mediation, settlement, or trial
• Bachelors degree required; J.D. preferred