Senior Commercial General Liability Specialist

Salary$100000 - $150000LocationNew York, NY, USAContractPermanentIndustryUnderwriting & ClaimsContactCarson View email address on us.fitly.work Position OverviewOur client, an A-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial General Liability (CGL) Claims Specialist to manage complex commercial liability claims from initial assignment through resolution. This position is ideal for a seasoned claims professional with strong litigation, coverage, and complex claim-handling experience who can exercise sound judgment and work independently on high-severity matters.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a complex caseload of commercial general liability claims, including high-severity and litigated matters.Investigate claims thoroughly by reviewing coverage, liability, damages, contracts, medical records, expert reports, and other relevant documentation.Analyze and interpret commercial insurance policies and make sound coverage determinations.Handle claims involving significant liability exposure, multiple parties, complex fact patterns, and challenging coverage issues.Direct and collaborate with defense counsel throughout the litigation process, including strategy development, discovery, depositions, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.Establish appropriate claim reserves and continuously evaluate exposure as new information becomes available.Negotiate settlements within appropriate authority levels while protecting the carrier’s financial and legal interests.Identify coverage concerns, liability trends, fraud indicators, and other potential areas of increased exposure.Maintain accurate and timely claim documentation in accordance with company guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices.Work closely with underwriting, legal, risk management, and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.Provide recommendations regarding claim strategy, settlement authority, reserving, and litigation management.Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for assigned claims while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.Required Qualifications7+ years of commercial liability claims experience, preferably within a carrier environment.Significant experience handling Commercial General Liability (CGL) claims.Proven experience managing litigated claims from assignment through resolution.Strong insurance coverage analysis experience, including the ability to interpret policy language and identify coverage issues.Experience working directly with defense counsel, coverage counsel, insureds, brokers, and other claims professionals.Demonstrated ability to evaluate liability, damages, coverage, and litigation exposure on complex claims.Strong negotiation and settlement skills.Experience establishing and maintaining appropriate claim reserves.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.Ability to independently manage a complex caseload while prioritizing competing deadlines and exposures.Interested or know someone who would be? Apply or reach out! [email protected]