Senior Claims Counsel — Complex Litigation & Coverage

CNA Insurance; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking an experienced claims professional to manage a portfolio of high-exposure, complex commercial litigation claims. You will evaluate policy language, determine coverage obligations, and develop resolution strategies while coordinating with internal and external partners to drive claims to closure.

The role emphasizes proactive claim management, strong communication with insureds and claimants, and maintaining accurate reserves.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance products, policy language, coverage, and claim practices.
• Experience interpreting general liability policies and evaluating coverage issues.
• Negotiation experience, including mediations.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of complex commercial litigation claims requiring technical expertise, independent judgement and proactive claim handling.
• Analyze policy language and coverage obligations and prepare written coverage determinations.
• Develop, own, and execute claim resolution strategies, including risk transfer, settlement negotiations, and all aspects of litigation management.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to move claims to closure.
• Ensure exceptional customer service through proactive claim management and professional communication with insureds, claimants, and partners.
• Set and manage timely reserves considering coverage, liability, and damages.
• Keep leadership informed of significant risks and losses through exposure evaluations and presentations of claim status and resolution strategy.
• Maintain subject matter expertise and ensure compliance with applicable state/regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Prioritization

Legal knowledge

Policy interpretation

Education

JD or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CNA Insurance is seeking an experienced claims professional to manage a portfolio of high-exposure, complex commercial litigation claims. You will evaluate policy language, determine coverage obligations, and develop resolution strategies while coordinating with internal and external partners to drive claims to closure.

The role emphasizes proactive claim management, strong communication with insureds and claimants, and maintaining accurate reserves.