Senior Technical Claims Specialist, Commercial General Liability and Auto Complex

Description

We are seeking a seasoned Commercial General Liability claims professional to serve as a Senior Technical Claims specialist and enterprise subject-matter expert on complex and highly complex casualty matters. This is a high-visibility, high-autonomy role for a candidate who thrives on deep coverage analysis, strategic litigation and defense management, and handling high-exposure, multi-party claims across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate combines advanced CGL experience with sharp coverage-interpretation skills, strong judgment, and a proven track record of resolving difficult liability and coverage issues.

 

Why this role is compelling

• Lead ownership of complex/high-exposure CGL and Commercial Auto Bodily Injury claims and the chance to shape litigation and coverage strategy.
• Regular collaboration with coverage counsel, defense counsel, underwriting, reinsurance and senior management — be the go-to SME.
• Opportunity to influence policy, processes and training across the claims organization.
• Authority to structure complex settlements and manage reserving for high severity matters.

 

Primary Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full life cycle of complex CGL claims: determine coverage, investigate facts, evaluate liability, set and adjust reserves, negotiate and execute settlements, authorize payments and, where appropriate, deny coverage.
• Perform advanced coverage analysis on issues such as duty to defend vs. indemnify, occurrence vs. claims-made triggers, allocation, multiple policies/insurers, additional insureds, contractual liability, erosion of limits, pollution and professional services exclusions, intentional acts, and other complex endorsements.
• Draft and manage coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, declination letters and coverage litigation strategy; coordinate coverage counsel where appropriate.
• Lead defense strategy for high-exposure suits: review pleadings and discovery, develop litigation plans, retain and manage outside defense counsel, oversee billing practices, and evaluate settlement vs. trial risk.
• Coordinate with reinsurance, underwriting and subrogation teams on coverage, recovery and allocation issues; manage reporting and ceded claims processes.
• Set and maintain appropriate reserves for complex and catastrophic exposures; explain reserve rationale to senior management and auditors.
• Mentor, train and advise claims staff and less experienced examiners on coverage interpretation and complex claim strategies; act as an internal resource and SME.
• Monitor case law, regulatory and legislative developments affecting CGL and casualty coverage; translate trends into actionable practice updates and training.
• Participate in cross-functional special projects (policy language review, claim handling playbooks, major loss response) and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

This position can be filled by a remote employee; however, we do have in office requirements twice a month if you leave within 50 miles of a GRS Claims office aligned with one of the following: Westborough, MA; Boston, MA; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Chandler, AZ; Las Vegas, NV; Plano, TX; or Suwanee, GA.  Due to business need, we would ideally like to hire someone who is located in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Idaho, Texas or Wyoming.

 

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressively responsible experience handling Commercial General Liability and/or complex Commercial Auto casualty claims, including substantial experience with high-severity and multi-party litigation.
• Demonstrated expertise in coverage analysis and interpretation of CGL policies and common endorsements; experience drafting coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters.
• Strong litigation management experience: selecting and supervising defense counsel, discovery and trial exposure management, mediation/arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
• Proven ability to analyze, allocate and defend exposure across multiple policies and jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of articulating complex coverage positions to legal counsel, underwriting, senior management and external parties.
• Strong decision-making and judgment under pressure with a track record of handling confidential, high-stakes matters.
• Proficient with claims management systems and standard MS Office tools (Excel, Word).
• Required to obtain/maintain all-lines Adjusters license.

About Us

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