Senior Liability Claims Adjuster - Complex Coverage & Lit

Jonus Group; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonus Group in New York seeks a Senior Liability Claims Adjuster to investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex liability claims, including litigated cases. The role emphasizes policy interpretation, coverage determinations, and strategic claim resolution in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive claims experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with clients and counsel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of claims-handling experience.
• Expertise in commercial and personal liability policies.
• Experience with litigated claims management.
• Ability to interpret policy language and assess coverage.
• Strong negotiation, including mediation/arbitration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve liability claims.
• Analyze policy language for coverage determinations.
• Manage litigated claims from assignment to resolution.
• Assess liability, damages, and claim exposure.
• Establish and monitor reserves.
• Pursue risk transfer and subrogation opportunities.
• Develop effective claims-handling strategies.
• Negotiate settlements via direct talks, mediation, arbitration.
• Collaborate with defense counsel, insureds, claimants, agents.
• Prepare coverage denials and communicate decisions clearly.
• Maintain thorough claim documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legal/regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in court proceedings as needed.

Skills

Liability claims

Litigation management

Policy interpretation

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Jonus Group in New York seeks a Senior Liability Claims Adjuster to investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex liability claims, including litigated cases. The role emphasizes policy interpretation, coverage determinations, and strategic claim resolution in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive claims experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with clients and counsel.