Senior Claims Manager: Coverage & Litigation Leader

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks an experienced claims professional to oversee general liability claims, assess coverage, manage litigation, and negotiate settlements with TPAs. This role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with travel as needed.

Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred. 7–10 years of relevant experience. This position is based in Illinois and involves interacting with underwriters and reinsurers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; JD preferred but not required.
• 7–10 years of general liability claims or litigation experience.
• Experience evaluating complex CGL coverage issues.
• Experience managing TPAs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee claims managed by a TPA and handle primary/excess claims across jurisdictions.
• Perform coverage analysis and determinations.
• Investigate liability and defenses.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as needed.
• Provide loss information to underwriters, actuaries, and reinsurers.
• Conduct reserve evaluations.

Skills

Claims Handling

Coverage Analysis

Litigation Management

Negotiation Skills

TPA Management

CGL Policy Knowledge

Loss Information Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks an experienced claims professional to oversee general liability claims, assess coverage, manage litigation, and negotiate settlements with TPAs. This role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with travel as needed.

Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred. 7–10 years of relevant experience. This position is based in Illinois and involves interacting with underwriters and reinsurers.