Executive Commercial Litigation Claims Consultant

Our client, a nationally recognized A+ rated insurance carrier, is looking to add an Executive Commercial Litigation Claims Consultant to their New Jersey team. This individual will be responsible for handling complex and high-exposure New York Labor Law and Construction Liability claims from inception through resolution. Responsibilities include investigating coverage and liability, evaluating damages and exposure, establishing reserves, managing litigation, and negotiating settlements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling complex and litigated New York Labor Law claims.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve complex New York Labor Law and Construction Liability claims.
• Handle moderate to high-exposure Bodily Injury claims from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough coverage and liability investigations and evaluate damages and overall claim exposure.
• Review contracts and other relevant documentation to identify potential risk transfer and coverage considerations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate reserves based on claim severity and potential exposure.
• Manage litigated claims and work closely with defense counsel throughout the litigation process.
• Review medical documentation, legal pleadings, discovery, expert reports, and other supporting claim materials.

Requirements:

• 5–10+ years of New York Labor Law and/or Construction Liability claims handling experience.
• Well versed handling complex and litigated New York Labor Law claims required.
• Experience conducting coverage and liability investigations and evaluating damages and claim exposure.
• Experience managing defense counsel and litigated claims through resolution.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• JD preferred but not required.

Salary/Benefits:

• $140k - $180K annual base salary plus annual bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible schedule with remote work capability
• Extremely competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans
• Employer-matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO plan
• Performance-based annual incentive opportunity