Senior Claims Examiner, Complex General Liability
@ GallagherSenior Claims Examiner, Complex General Liability
About the job
Gallagher helps clients face risk with confidence through a digital ecosystem and trusted risk management. Keenan, part of Gallagher, specializes in insurance solutions for California communities. The Senior Claims Examiner manages complex liability claims, focusing on cost-effective resolution and coverage issues.
Requirements
- 7+ years claims experience
- Knowledge of industry standards
- Ability to handle challenging claims
- Licensed or able to license
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
- Negotiate settlements
Full job description
Overview
This is a remote position based in California, and candidates must reside within the state.
Keenan is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm serving hospitals, public agencies, and California school districts. Specializing in employee benefits, workers' compensation, loss control, financial services, and property & liability. Keenan is committed to delivering innovative solutions that protect and empower the communities we serve.
As part of Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, you’ll be joining a team that’s passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive.
The Senior Claims Examiner will be responsible for managing complex liability claims, employment & civil rights claims to their conclusion in the most cost-effective way possible for the client. In addition, the Sr. Claims Examiner will be responsible for recognizing claims involving coverage issues and bring to the Claims and Coverage Committees for referral to counsel.
How you'll make an impact
- Manages the full life cycle of complex general liability claims in accordance with PLCA guidelines and client expectations.
- Responsibilities include analyzing coverage, assigning and reviewing investigations, evaluating damages, and recommending settlement strategies.
- Prepares timely reports for reinsurers, JPAs, and Superpools, and maintains accurate statistical data.
- Directs defense counsel, controls litigation costs, and attends mediations or settlement conferences as needed.
- Actively pursues subrogation opportunities and adjusts reserves based on claim developments.
- Drafts coverage letters, negotiates settlements, and ensures compliance with statutory and ethical standards.
- Provides guidance to junior adjusters and supports client file reviews.
- Maintains a minimum billing productivity of 80% daily and performs other duties as assigned.
About You
Required: High school diploma and 7 years related experience working within the applicable specialty claims area. Demonstrated ability to handle unique/challenging claims issues at a senior adjuster level. Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled or able to obtain the licenses/certification per local requirements. Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices. Computer experience with related claims and business software.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree highly preferred. 10 or more years of prior experience adjusting claims in applicable specialty area highly preferred.
Behaviors: Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities, serve clients, negotiate, effectively communicate verbally and in writing and embrace new challenges. Analytical skill necessary to make decisions and resolve issues inherent in handling of claims. Ability to successfully negotiate the settlement and disposition of claims including the ability to interpret related documentation.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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