Senior Director, Complex Allied Claims Strategy (Hybrid)

CNA Insurance

Irvine (CA)

Hybrid

USD 97,000 - 189,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CNA Insurance in California is seeking a Senior Claims & Litigation Strategist to lead the most complex Allied Healthcare Provider claims, analyze coverage and damages, and advise leadership on legal and claim risks.

You will mentor claim professionals, develop litigation strategies, and partner with underwriting and risk control to manage portfolio trends. This role mixes high-stakes litigation with strategic portfolio management.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of healthcare professional liability, medical malpractice, insurance claims, or litigation experience.
Experience handling high-severity and high-exposure claims.
Strong background in litigation management and settlement negotiations.
Ability to analyze complex coverage, liability, damages, and business issues.

Responsibilities

Handle and oversee the most complex and severe Allied Healthcare Provider claims.
Evaluate coverage, liability, causation, damages, and settlement opportunities.
Support and mentor AHP claim professionals with complex coverage analysis and communication.
Identify and assist with risk transfer opportunities, including evaluating potential tenders, contractual indemnity, additional insured status, and other avenues to shift or share exposure where appropriate.
Develop and direct litigation management strategies.
Lead negotiations in high-value claims and alternative dispute resolution efforts.
Ensure appropriate reserving and exposure management.
Provide strategic guidance during trials, mediations, and critical litigation events.
Other duties as assigned