Senior Claims Specialist - Complex Team

All locations Princeton, United States;
Atlanta, United States;
Chicago, United States;
Hartford, United States;
Philadelphia, United States;

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

Welcome to Munich Re Specialty - North America, a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise to our partners and customers. As a trusted industry expert, we offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages. With the financial strength and global resources of our A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, we provide unmatched stability and reliability.

Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and experienced organization that is shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.

Future focused and always one step ahead!

At MRSNA, the Complex Team manages sophisticated, high-exposure claims in partnership with highly experienced internal and external partners. The Senior Claims Specialist role is designed for professionals who are energized by intellectual challenges, strategic decision-making, and continuous development.

As a Senior Claims Specialist on the Complex Team, you will be responsible for directing all aspects of both in-house and third-party administered claims. You will strategically collaborate with counsel, experts, preferred vendors, and your colleagues, to drive optimal claims outcomes. You will analyze and determine coverage, manage the claim investigation, evaluate the overall claim, communicate promptly with internal and external stakeholders, and pursue recoveries and risk transfer where warranted in a variety of casualty and specialty line claims at the primary, excess, and reinsurance layers.

Specialty lines of products include general liability, transportation, professional liability (LPL, MPL, EPL, D&O), healthcare (long-term care, allied health, life sciences, hospital malpractice).

This is an opportunity take the next step in your career as you will develop deeper expertise across multiple specialty and casualty lines.

• Thoroughly investigate and assess claims for coverage, and damages, and pursuit of recoveries and subrogation/contribution opportunities.
• Exercise thoughtful curiosity.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of coverage issues, policy forms, contracts, regulatory requirements, and changing legal landscape for casualty and specialty line claims.
• Proactively and promptly manage claims, considering all aspects with a strategic vision for optimal claim outcome.
• Continually evaluate claims to set appropriate, timely reserves over the life of the claim to reflect changes in exposure.
• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency through consistent execution of best claim practices.
• Strategically coordinate with and manage outside counsel and vendors to obtain optimal claims outcomes.
• Present high exposure claims to Claims Leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners for client meetings, product development and improvement, and account audits.
• Look for ways to improve claim efficiencies and outcomes (innovative mindset).

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Law degree preferred.
• 10 years plus experience in handling high exposure casualty and/or specialty claims, or relevant legal experience. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and strategic in decision-making.
• Understanding of technical claims proficiency and execution of best claim practices.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and time management of claims desk.
• Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate with other departments and vendors.
• Customer-service and relationship oriented.
• Innovative, dynamic and growth mindset.
• Good verbal and writing skills for internal and external communication, presentations and reporting.
• Good analytical thinking, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel for mediations, settlement conferences, and client or account meetings (~10% - 15% of time).
• Maintain…