VP-Liability Complex Claim Director

CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE SERVICES LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE SERVICES LLC in Dallas is seeking an experienced Liability Complex Claim Director to lead an MGA claims organization. This role combines high-level claims responsibilities with hands-on litigation management across a portfolio of complex, high-exposure liability claims.

The selected candidate will supervise a team of claims professionals while maintaining direct involvement in complex files and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in managing complex high-exposure, litigated GL claims.
• Strong background in General Liability litigation.
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation strategies through resolution or trial.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct handling of a portfolio of complex, litigated liability claims.
• Develop and execute litigation and resolution strategy across high-exposure matters.
• Manage defense counsel, experts, and litigation vendors.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value; establish and maintain reserves.
• Lead negotiations, mediations, and settlement strategy.
• Ensure consistent execution of claim handling standards across assigned caseload.
• Prepare reporting and recommendations to leadership on significant exposures.
• Contribute to litigation strategy development across the broader portfolio.
• Support MGA production team.
• Some travel required (5%).

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

General Liability litigation

Outside counsel management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Liability Complex Claim Director to lead an MGA claims organization. This role combines high-level claims responsibilities with hands‑on litigation management across a portfolio of complex, high-exposure liability claims.

The selected candidate will also supervise a team of claims professionals while maintaining direct involvement in complex files.

The position is best suited for a seasoned claims or legal professional with a litigation background who is ready to move into a strategic role overseeing claim outcomes, litigation direction, and resolution strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct handling of a portfolio of complex, litigated liability claims
• Develop and execute litigation and resolution strategy across high-exposure matters
• Manage defense counsel, experts, and litigation vendors
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value; establish and maintain reserves
• Lead negotiations, mediations, and settlement strategy
• Ensure consistent execution of claim handling standards across assigned caseload
• Prepare reporting and recommendations to leadership on significant exposures
• Contribute to litigation strategy development across the broader portfolio
• Support MGA production team
• Some travel required (5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of experience in managing complex high-exposure, litigated GL claims.
• Strong background in General Liability litigation
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation strategies through resolution or trial
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Construction and premises liability claims experience
• New York construction litigation / Labor Law exposure
• Experience working with Lloyd’s London markets
• Experience supporting underwriting departments

Work Structure

• This is a high-output litigation role with an expected annual productivity benchmark
• The role blends direct complex claims handling with claims team management and program oversight responsibilities in a structured MGA environment

Compensation

• $140,000 – 165,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for a litigation attorney or senior insurance defense professional who:

• Wants to remain deeply involved in litigation strategy and execution
• Is interested in moving out of traditional law firm or carrier structure
• Values autonomy in day-to-day case handling and resolution strategy
• Is comfortable operating in a high-responsibility, performance-driven environment