VP-Liability Complex Claim Director

CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE SERVICES LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE SERVICES LLC 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

• 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.

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

Litigation strategy

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

• $125,000 – 175,000 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