Claims Manager

Claims Manager – Environmental Liability – Global P&C Insurance CarrierLocations: Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San FranciscoAbout the Opportunity:James Search Group is partnering with a global leader in the property & casualty (P&C) insurance sector to find an experienced Claims Manager specializing in environmental liability. This is a high-impact, hybrid opportunity available in multiple major markets, offering the chance to handle complex environmental claims, work across business lines, and partner directly with underwriting, reinsurance, and executive leadership.Compensation:Base salary range: $120,000 – $165,000, plus bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k).Key Responsibilities:Directly manage a portfolio of primary and excess environmental liability claims, including general liability, contractors pollution liability (CPL), site pollution, and professional liability.Conduct coverage analysis, liability investigation, damage assessments, and reserve evaluations.Lead negotiation and settlement strategies to drive cost-effective claim resolutions.Serve as the internal expert for environmental claims, providing insights to underwriters, reinsurers, and leadership.Ensure timely reporting and high-quality written/oral presentations to internal stakeholders.Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with underwriting and profit center leadership.Maintain professionalism in interactions with policyholders, brokers, and stakeholders at all levels, including the C-suite.Qualifications:10–15 years of experience handling or overseeing complex casualty and / or environmental liability claims.Expertise in hazardous waste site claims, risk transfer, and related litigation.Strong litigation management, negotiation, and presentation skills.Proactive, self-driven mindset with ability to operate independently and collaboratively.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with the ability to manage shifting priorities.Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative platforms like MS Teams.JD preferred; engineering or corporate risk management background a plus.Why This Role?This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a global insurer’s environmental division. You’ll influence strategy, shape claim outcomes, and help drive performance in a technically challenging and impactful area of insurance.To apply or learn more, contact James Search Group in confidence.