Senior Energy Liability Claims Consultant

Senior Energy Liability Claims Consultant Houston, Texas, United States of America About the Position The Senior Energy Liability Claims Consultant serves as a technical and strategic advisor to clients, guiding them through the evaluation, management, and optimization of their claim programs. This role strengthens client relationships, enhances claim outcomes, and supports the Lockton’s ability to attract and retain business. Responsibilities Lead the resolution of complex claims by serving as the primary liaison between clients, carriers, TPAs, and specialized vendors. Advocate for clients throughout the claim lifecycle, ensuring timely communication, accurate reserving, and effective claim strategies. Prepare clear, concise claim narratives and present updates to client leadership in both individual and group settings. Provide expert guidance on claim program goals, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities. Technical Expertise Demonstrate deep knowledge of property and casualty insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, Liability, Excess. Analyze coverage and legal issues to influence claim outcomes and support client decision‑making. Evaluate the accuracy of carrier and TPA reserving practices and recommend adjustments when appropriate. Maintain strong technical proficiency in energy‑related insurance policies and all components of property and casualty claims. Relationship Management Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, carriers, TPAs, attorneys, forensic accountants, engineers, and other partners. Represent the brokerage with professionalism in all interactions, including client meetings, presentations, and industry events. Support client retention and new business efforts through effective communication, thought leadership, and exceptional service delivery. Mentor and provide technical support to other claims team members. Contribute to departmental planning, long‑range initiatives, and special projects. Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities. Promote a collaborative, service‑driven culture aligned with the brokerage’s values. Operational Excellence Ensure all parties remain informed of critical claim developments and action items. Manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organizational and time‑management skills. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all ethical and compliance standards. Travel as needed to client, carrier, vendor, or internal meetings. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent insurance claims experience. Minimum 5+ years managing large and complex casualty claims, including Workers Compensation, Liability, Excess. Experience handling energy liability claims with an emphasis on pollution/environmental and control‑of‑well claims. Experience with excess carriers, including London markets. Experience with quota‑share insurance programs. Strong proficiency in interpreting and communicating property and casualty coverage. Demonstrated ability to influence claim outcomes through negotiation, technical expertise, and strategic insight. In‑depth understanding of TPA practices and the ability to build effective long‑term partnerships. Proven leadership, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including public speaking. Ability to work effectively with minimal instruction using current technology and office tools. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Legal authorization to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Statement Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity. At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long‑term success. #J-18808-Ljbffr