Senior Claims Examiner, Professional Liability

McNeil & Co.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans

Generous 401k matching

PTO 20+ days

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

Parental Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Backup Child and Elder Care

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is seeking a Claims professional to manage Lawyers Professional Liability claims across jurisdictions in the United States. This role emphasizes developing timely resolution strategies, addressing coverage issues, and coordinating with underwriters, defense counsel and brokers.

A strong background in commercial claims handling and licensing is required. The position offers salary details with a broad compensation range and incentive eligibility, plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD required.
• 3–7 years of experience with commercial accounts for specialty insurance claims.
• Active adjuster licensing in applicable states.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement timely resolution strategies to mitigate indemnity and expense exposure.
• Develop and implement strategy related to coverage issues with the overall matters entrusted to the handler's care.
• Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel when necessary.
• Maintain contact with underwriter, defense counsel, program manager and broker to communicate developments.
• Investigate claims and review insureds' materials, pleadings and relevant documents.
• Identify and review jurisdiction-specific statutes, rules and case law.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility. Position Summary Arch Insurance Group Inc., AIGI, has an opening with our Claims Division on the Professional Liability Team with a focus on Lawyers Professional Liability. In this role, the responsibilities include actively managing Professional Liability claims in jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement timely and accurate resolution strategies to ensure mitigation of indemnity and expense exposure
• Develop and implement strategy relative to coverage issues which correlate with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler's care
• Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel, when necessary, as well as review coverage counsel's opinion letters and analysis
• Maintain contact with the business line leader, underwriter, defense counsel, program manager, and broker to communicate developments and outcomes as necessary
• Investigate claim and review the insureds' materials, pleadings, and other relevant documents
• Identify and review each jurisdiction's applicable statutes, rules, and case law
• Analyze and direct risk transfer, additional insured issues, and contractual indemnity issues
• Retain counsel when necessary and direct counsel in accordance with resolution strategy
• Analyze coverage, liability and damages for purposes of assessing and recommending reserves
• Prepare and present written/oral reports to senior management setting forth all issues influencing evaluation and recommending reserves
• Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and expeditiously respond to inquiries from the insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management regarding claims

Experience & Required Skills

Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive working relationships with internal/external peers and other professionals across organizational lines.

Strong time management and organizational skills Demonstrate the ability to take part in active strategic discussions Demonstrate the ability to work well independently and in a team environment Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Willing and able to travel 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree; Juris Doctorate degree required

Three to seven (3-7) years of working experience with a primary and or excess carrier, broker, or law firm supporting commercial accounts for specialty insurance claims.

Proper & active adjuster licensing in all applicable states.

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible. $111,100 - $172,465/year Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Backup Child and Elder Care
• and more.

For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is: August 18, 2026

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