Senior Claims Examiner, Complex General Liability

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tax-advantaged accounts

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Talkspace

Flexible work hours

Training programs

Gallagher Thrive program

Charitable matching

Job summary

Keenan, part of Gallagher, is hiring a Senior Claims Examiner based in California for a remote role. You will manage complex liability claims, analyze coverage, coordinate investigations, and negotiate settlements to protect client interests.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with extensive claims experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and licensure in applicable states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 7 years of related claims experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; 10+ years experience for senior level is a plus.
• Licenses/certifications in applicable states or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle of complex general liability claims per PLCA guidelines.
• Analyze coverage, review investigations, evaluate damages, and propose settlements.
• Direct defense counsel, control litigation costs, attend mediations as needed.
• Pursue subrogation opportunities and adjust reserves accordingly.
• Draft coverage letters and negotiate settlements in compliance with standards.
• Mentor junior adjusters and support client file reviews.
• Maintain minimum billing productivity of 80% daily.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Claims software

Litigation coordination

Job description

Overview

This is a remote position based in California, and candidates must reside within the state.

Keenan is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm serving hospitals, public agencies, and California school districts. Specializing in employee benefits, workers' compensation, loss control, financial services, and property & liability. Keenan is committed to delivering innovative solutions that protect and empower the communities we serve.

As part of Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, you’ll be joining a team that’s passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive.

The Senior Claims Examiner will be responsible for managing complex liability claims, employment & civil rights claims to their conclusion in the most cost-effective way possible for the client. In addition, the Sr. Claims Examiner will be responsible for recognizing claims involving coverage issues and bring to the Claims and Coverage Committees for referral to counsel.

How you'll make an impact

• Manages the full life cycle of complex general liability claims in accordance with PLCA guidelines and client expectations.
• Responsibilities include analyzing coverage, assigning and reviewing investigations, evaluating damages, and recommending settlement strategies.
• Prepares timely reports for reinsurers, JPAs, and Superpools, and maintains accurate statistical data.
• Directs defense counsel, controls litigation costs, and attends mediations or settlement conferences as needed.
• Actively pursues subrogation opportunities and adjusts reserves based on claim developments.
• Drafts coverage letters, negotiates settlements, and ensures compliance with statutory and ethical standards.
• Provides guidance to junior adjusters and supports client file reviews.
• Maintains a minimum billing productivity of 80% daily and performs other duties as assigned.

About You

Required: High school diploma and 7 years related experience working within the applicable specialty claims area. Demonstrated ability to handle unique/challenging claims issues at a senior adjuster level. 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.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree highly preferred. 10 or more years of prior experience adjusting claims in applicable specialty area highly preferred.

Behaviors: Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities, serve clients, negotiate, effectively communicate verbally and in writing and embrace new challenges. Analytical skill necessary to make decisions and resolve issues inherent in handling of claims. Ability to successfully negotiate the settlement and disposition of claims including the ability to interpret related documentation.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

We value inclusion and diversity. In addition, Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.