Senior Excess Claims Adjuster

Senior Excess Claims Adjuster

The Senior Excess Claims Adjuster is responsible for the independent management of complex excess trucking liability claims. This includes high-severity bodily injury, property damage, environmental exposures, and catastrophic losses. The role demands advanced technical expertise, strategic litigation oversight, and the ability to resolve claims efficiently while protecting the company's financial and reputational interests.

Key functions include but are not limited to :

• Handle a caseload of complex excess trucking claims across multiple jurisdictions.
• Evaluate coverage, damages, liability, and exposure; issue coverage position letters and retain coverage counsel as needed.
• Monitor underlying carrier activity and coordinate with primary adjusters to ensure alignment and timely updates.
• Conduct thorough investigations including review of pleadings, depositions, expert reports, and policy documents.
• Negotiate settlements within authority or escalate with well-supported recommendations to senior leadership.
• Guide litigation strategy in partnership with defense and coverage counsel.
• Attend mediations, trials, and settlement conferences as necessary.
• Analyze and manage risk transfer, additional insured, and indemnity issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior adjusters.
• Participate in file reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead special projects and represent the claims department in cross-functional teams.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate claim file documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports for senior management and reinsurers.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Set Aside and lien resolution protocols.

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We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role