Senior Energy Claims Specialist- Complex Litigation (Remote)

Embedded Shishya; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Remote work option

Professional development support

Job summary

Liberty Mutual is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Claims Specialist to manage complex energy-related claims nationwide, from first notice through resolution. You will analyze coverage, supervise investigations, and coordinate with defense teams to control costs and protect insureds.

You will lead litigation, set reserves, and mentor staff while navigating multi-party liability and high-exposure exposures. A robust energy claims background and an All Lines Adjuster license are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressively complex Commercial Casualty claims experience emphasizing litigated Commercial General Liability/Auto and/or Energy claims.
• Demonstrated expertise managing Energy-specific litigation, including upstream, midstream, and downstream exposures such as well blowouts, pipeline incidents, refinery operations, energy construction, transportation, catastrophic injury, and multi-party losses.
• Demonstrated strength in litigation management, including oversight of defense counsel, evaluation of pleadings and motion practice, development of discovery and deposition strategy, and participation in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Advanced proficiency in coverage analysis within a litigation context, including interpretation of complex policy language, reservations of rights, coverage defenses, indemnity and additional insured disputes.
• Strong experience setting and managing high-exposure indemnity and expense reserves aligned with litigation strategy and evolving case posture.
• Proven ability to assess liability, causation, damages, and venue risk, and to develop effective resolution strategies for contested, multi-party, or catastrophic claims.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance legal and regulatory environment, with the ability to apply sound judgment to nuanced legal issues and emerging case law.
• Track record of independently managing a litigation-heavy claim portfolio, balancing strategic risk, financial stewardship, and timely resolution.
• Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence attorneys, internal legal partners, underwriting, reinsurance, and leadership through clear analysis and recommendations.
• Experience handling moderate to highly complex Energy and/or Commercial General Liability/Auto litigation-including catastrophic injury, or contractor-related losses-strongly preferred
• All lines Adjuster License required

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle handling of complex Commercial Energy claims: conduct coverage analysis, supervise investigation, determine liability, set and adjust reserves, and negotiate or litigate settlements.
• Act as the claim owner with authority to authorize payments, approve reserving strategy, and recommend or execute claim denials when warranted.
• Review and drive response to complaint, suit documentation, discovery, expert reports, and technical files; develop litigation plans and settlement strategies.
• Assemble and manage the appropriate internal and external teams (Home Office Legal, Defense Counsel, technical experts, Home Office Claims, underwriting, reinsurance) based on loss dynamics and allegation exposure.
• Oversee selection, engagement and oversight of outside Counsel and technical experts, Home Office Claims, underwriting, reinsurance) based on loss dynamics and allegation exposure.
• Serve as subject matter expert for complex coverage and energy-specific issues; advise claims leadership on policy wording implications, emerging legal trends, and potential changes to claims practices or training needs.
• Mentor less experienced claims examiners; provide guidance on technical investigations, negotiation, strategy and litigation handling.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and claims file information; comply with company policies, regulatory requirements and security standards.
• Participate in special projects (e.g., claims process improvement, litigation strategy initiatives, cross-functional task forces).

Skills

Litigation management

Energy claims

Commercial casualty

Coverage analysis

Multi-party liability

High-exposure reserves

Energy litigation experience

All lines Adjuster License

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Liberty Mutual is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Claims Specialist to manage complex energy-related claims nationwide, from first notice through resolution. You will analyze coverage, supervise investigations, and coordinate with defense teams to control costs and protect insureds.

You will lead litigation, set reserves, and mentor staff while navigating multi-party liability and high-exposure exposures. A robust energy claims background and an All Lines Adjuster license are required.