Senior Claims Specialist 1

Odyssey Group; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

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Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

OdysseyRe in New York City is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist to lead coverage analysis, investigation, and resolution of complex general liability claims with emphasis on construction matters.

You will collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and management to drive disciplined claims handling, manage high-exposure files, and coordinate with external counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.

Formación

• 5-10+ years of claims experience across general liability.
• Coverage analysis, liability assessment, and damages evaluation on complex claims.
• Experience managing moderate to high severity claims through all lifecycle stages.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct coverage analysis, liability assessment, and damages evaluation on complex claims.
• Manage a caseload of moderate to high severity claims through all lifecycle phases.
• Coordinate outside defense counsel to align litigation with company objectives.
• Develop and execute resolution strategies for litigated and non-litigated matters.
• Establish timely case reserves and monitor reserve adequacy.
• Collaborate with underwriting on policy interpretation and loss trends.
• Provide claims reporting and trend analysis to management.
• Travel to mediations, trials, and other proceedings as required.

Conocimientos

5-10+ years claims

Coverage analysis

Liability assessment

Construction claims

Negotiation

Case management

Reserving

External counsel management

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

JD or advanced credentials

Descripción del empleo

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Senior Claims Specialist 1

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: New York, NY, US Indianapolis, IN, US Chicago, IL, US Mineola, NY, US Richmond, VA, US Red Bank, NJ, US

Company: Odyssey

Hudson is a market-leading specialty insurer that offers a wide range of property and casualty insurance products to corporations, professional firms and individuals through retailers, wholesalers and program administrators.

We focus our attention and our resources on finding high-quality solutions that give our business partners, producers, and policyholders a safe harbor for the risks they face.

Headquartered in New York City with offices throughout the U.S. and in Vancouver, Canada, Hudson underwrites excess insurance on an admitted basis through Hudson Insurance Company and on a non-admitted basis through Hudson Excess Insurance Company.

Collectively known as Hudson Insurance Group, its companies are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, Financial Size Category XV. Hudson Insurance Group is the U.S. Insurance Division of the Odyssey Group, a leading global provider of reinsurance and specialty insurance. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

Headquartered in New York City with offices throughout the U.S. and in Vancouver, Canada, Hudson is a market-leading specialty insurer that offers a wide range of property and casualty insurance products to corporations, professional firms and individuals through retailers, wholesalers and program administrators.

Hudson underwrites specialty primary and excess insurance on an admitted basis through Hudson Insurance Company and on a non-admitted basis through Hudson Specialty Insurance Company and Hudson Excess Insurance Company. Hudson Insurance Company is admitted in all U.S. jurisdictions. Hudson has surplus lines eligibility in all U.S. jurisdictions through Hudson Specialty Insurance Company and Hudson Excess Insurance Company.

Collectively known as Hudson Insurance Group, its companies are rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, Financial Size Category XV. Hudson Insurance Group is the U.S. Insurance Division of Odyssey Group, a leading worldwide underwriter of reinsurance and specialty insurance and wholly owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

Position Description

The Senior Claims Specialist is responsible for the coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of complex, high-exposure general liability claims, with a strong emphasis on construction-related matters. This role manages claims involving bodily injury, property damage, product liability, contractual indemnity, additional insured issues, and other complex liability exposures. The Senior Claims Specialist will work closely with management, underwriting, and actuarial to develop and execute claims strategies that align with organizational objectives, support disciplined claims handling, and drive effective outcomes across multiple dynamic books of business. This position requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, proactive file management, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in fast-moving and complex claim environment.

Qualifications/ Responsibilities

• 5-10+ years of claims experience handling general liability claims, including bodily injury, property damage, product liability, and construction defect or construction accident matters.
• Conduct prompt and thorough coverage analysis, liability assessment, and damages evaluation on complex general liability claims.
• Manage a caseload of moderate to high severity and high-exposure claims through all phases of the claim lifecycle, including initial notice, investigation, litigation management, mediation, trial, settlement, and closure.
• Handle construction-related claims involving complex factual, contractual, and risk transfer issues, including indemnity, additional insured status, tenders, and allocation disputes.
• Experience handling claims involving WRAP, OCIP, and/or CCIP programs is a plus.
• Review and interpret policy language, endorsements, contracts, and related claim materials to determine coverage position and exposure.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported coverage position letters, reservation of rights letters, denial letters, and other claim-related correspondence in collaboration with coverage counsel when appropriate.
• Direct and manage outside defense counsel to ensure litigation strategy, budgeting, case assessment, discovery, motion practice, and resolution efforts are aligned with company objectives and best practices.
• Develop and execute resolution strategies for litigated and non-litigated matters, including attendance at mediations, settlement conferences, trials, and other key proceedings as needed.
• Establish timely and accurate case reserves and maintain reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim based on evolving facts, legal developments, and exposure analysis.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of independent adjusters, third-party administrators, experts, consultants, and other vendors to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effective claim handling.
• Negotiate settlements within authority and present high-exposure matters for authority review with clear recommendations and exposure assessments.
• Identify opportunities for early resolution, transfer of risk, contribution, subrogation, and cost containment, while preserving policyholder and business relationships where appropriate.
• Partner closely with underwriting on policy interpretation, policy construction, claim trends, and emerging loss issues.
• Provide meaningful claims reporting and trend analysis to management, including loss drivers, litigation developments, reserve changes, and strategic recommendations.
• Ensure all claim handling is performed in compliance with internal guidelines, best practices, regulatory requirements, and applicable jurisdictional standards.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, claimants, attorneys, underwriters, and senior management.
• Ability to travel to mediations, trials, inspections, and other proceedings, as required.
• Commitment to fostering a company culture centered on collaboration, responsiveness, and professional accountability.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on communication, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

Bachelors degree required; JD preferred or other advanced industry credentials a plus

In New York City, NY the pay range for the role is $130,000 - $180,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. In addition, Hudson offers a comprehensive benefits package. This range is specific to New York City, NY and may not be applicable to other locations.

• Hudson offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City