Claim Counsel - Environmental / Professional Liability
$110,000–$135,000 year
RemoteUnited States or Home, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Review and interpret Environmental/Pollution Liability and Professional Liability policies, analyzing coverage issues regarding pollution conditions, remediation costs, and allocation between covered and uncovered losses. Draft coverage position letters, including reservations of rights and denials, while overseeing complex claims involving site contamination, regulatory actions, and long-tail liabilities. Coordinate with environmental consultants, engineers, and legal counsel to evaluate causation and damages, then develop strategic approaches for claim resolution and settlement negotiations. Set and manage reserves reflecting evolving exposures, ensuring all handling complies with Department of Insurance regulations and applicable environmental frameworks. Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams and carriers on coverage trends, providing clear reporting on exposure evaluations and remediation strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership in good standing
- 7–10+ years of senior-level experience handling Environmental Liability, Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, or similar complex claims
- Active adjuster licenses and willingness to obtain and maintain additional licenses, as needed
- Demonstrated expertise in coverage analysis and policy interpretation for environmental and/or professional liability lines
- Experience issuing or advising on coverage positions, including reservations of rights and denials
- Strong understanding of environmental exposures, remediation processes, and associated damages
- Ability to evaluate long-tail claims, allocation issues, and multi-party liability scenarios
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple high-severity, complex claims independently
- Proficiency with claims management systems and related tools
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience handling pollution/environmental claims, including site remediation and regulatory matters
- Familiarity with contractor pollution liability, environmental consultants E&O, or combined environmental/professional programs
- Experience working closely with environmental consultants, engineers, and specialized defense counsel
- Background in program business, specialty lines, or manuscript policy environments
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