Senior Liability Claims Strategist

Msig USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & Retirement

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Wellness Program

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Insurance Discounts

Job summary

MSIG USA is seeking a Senior Casualty Claims Specialist to manage highly complex liability claims, including litigated matters and coverage disputes. The role requires investigating, analyzing coverage, reserving, and negotiating resolutions in line with MSMM guidelines.

You will maintain reserves, direct defense counsel, and ensure regulatory compliance while communicating effectively with insureds, brokers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred.
• Generally, seven to ten years of experience handling complex liability claims, including General Liability and Excess claims.
• Demonstrated expertise in coverage analysis, liability and damages evaluation, reserving, litigation management, and claim negotiation.
• Must maintain applicable adjuster licenses and continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and manage highly complex or high-severity General Liability and Excess claims, including coverage analysis, liability determination, damages assessment, and legal issues affecting exposure.
• Establish and maintain appropriate case reserves and advise on reserve or settlement actions for matters exceeding authority.
• Develop and execute claim strategies that support timely, fair, and equitable resolutions.
• Manage litigated files by directing defense counsel and monitoring outcomes under the Litigation Management Program.
• Review legal invoices and claim expenses for accuracy and compliance.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, pretrials, and trials as required.
• Identify and communicate coverage issues per company guidelines.
• Maintain timely claim file documentation, evaluations, and reports.

Skills

Analytical

Investigation

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred

Insurance designations preferred

Adjuster licenses & CE requirements

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MSIG USA is seeking a Senior Casualty Claims Specialist to manage highly complex liability claims, including litigated matters and coverage disputes. The role requires investigating, analyzing coverage, reserving, and negotiating resolutions in line with MSMM guidelines.

You will maintain reserves, direct defense counsel, and ensure regulatory compliance while communicating effectively with insureds, brokers, and internal teams.