Sr CGL Claims Technical Consultant (Litigation)

Our Claims team; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Claims team is seeking a skilled claims manager based in Richmond, Virginia, to independently manage complex, high-exposure CGL claims. The role involves conducting thorough investigations, leading litigation strategy, and negotiating high-value settlements while ensuring financial outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10+ years' experience in casualty claims with proven abilities in coverage interpretation and strong negotiation skills. A Bachelor's degree and industry designations are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of casualty claims experience with an insurance carrier, including complex, high‑severity and litigated claims.
• Proven ability to lead litigation strategy and negotiate high‑value settlements.
• Strong financial acumen, including reserving and expense management.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of complex, high-exposure CGL claims.
• Conduct thorough investigations and timely coverage analysis.
• Negotiate and resolve high‑severity claims effectively.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Customer Centricity

Negotiation skills

Financial Acumen

Digital Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The role owns claims end-to-end, partners with top-tier legal counsel, and plays a critical role in driving claim strategy, financial outcomes, and customer experience.

Make an Impact with our Complex Casualty Claims team where we don’t just manage claims, we solve problems that protect our customers, our reputation, and our business.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Independently manage a portfolio of complex, high-exposure CGL claims, including litigated matters across multiple jurisdictions (premises liability, operations, and product liability claims)
• Conduct thorough investigations and timely coverage analysis, applying policy language to facts to inform strategy and stakeholder communication
• Interpret complex indemnity and hold harmless agreements, evaluate additional insured coverage, identify priority of coverage issues, and leverage risk transfer strategies to mitigate exposure in multi‑party, litigated CGL claims
• Evaluate liability and damages, establish and maintain appropriate indemnity and expense reserves throughout the claim lifecycle
• Lead and execute litigation strategy by partnering with and directing defense counsel through all phases, including discovery, mediation, arbitration and trial
• Negotiate and resolve high‑severity claims, leveraging advanced technical expertise to achieve fair, timely and cost‑effective outcomes
• Identify and pursue risk transfer and subrogation opportunities to mitigate loss exposure and improve financial results
• Collaborate with internal partners and external experts to support claim resolution, analyze trends and enhance overall claim outcomes
• Maintain compliant, well‑documented claim files
• Communicate clearly and timely to all parties (insureds, brokers, and stakeholders) throughout the process
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to develop and strengthen capabilities of the broader claims organization

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• 5–10+ years of casualty claims experience with an insurance carrier, including complex, high‑severity and litigated CGL claims
• Experience handling claims with significant exposure ($250K–$1M+)
• Proven ability to lead litigation strategy and negotiate high‑value settlements
• Advanced knowledge of coverage interpretation and multi‑jurisdictional legal frameworks
• Strong financial acumen, including reserving, expense management, and indemnity control
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise high authority levels on complex claims
• Demonstrated Analytical Reasoning and Planning & Execution skills to effectively assess problems and deliver well‑prioritized solutions
• Proven Customer Centricity and Persuasion & Influence to align stakeholders, build trust and gain alignment on outcomes
• Strong Digital Fluency and Professional Insurance Acumen to leverage technology and apply industry expertise to address complex challenges
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; industry designations (CPCU, AIC, SCLA) or JD are a plus
• Active adjuster licenses or ability to obtain