Senior Claims Specialist

Cisco

Senior Claims Specialist managing complex pollution and toxic tort claims in corporate claims division. Hybrid role based in Cincinnati or Schaumburg with remote options considered.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeCincinnati • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews and evaluates coverage and liability
Manages and resolves litigated high exposure claims
Negotiates settlements with or without assistance of counsel
Oversees and actively manages counsel in resolving complex claims
Continually evaluates effectiveness of counsel and provides input regarding replacement of counsel where necessary to assure optimal claim results
Manages litigation and claim expenses
Maintains accurate file documentation and timely manages claim correspondence
Attends settlement conferences/mediations as needed
Liaises with others in the department to assure coordination of account-wide activity
Performs other duties as assigned
Travels as needed, approximately 5-15%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 6 years handling environmental contamination/pollution claims and toxic tort claims
Strong analytical skills evaluating large amounts of information and drawing appropriate conclusions
Excellent negotiation skills dealing with co-carriers, defense counsel and plaintiff counsel
Ability to work within specific limits and authority on assignments of high technical complexity
Functional knowledge of complexities of current and historical primary, umbrella and excess commercial general liability coverage

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness plans
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
employee stock purchase plan
commuter benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental contamination claimspollution claimstoxic tort claimsnegotiationlitigation managementclaim expense managementfile documentationsettlement negotiationcommercial general liability coverageanalytical skills

Soft Skills

strong analytical skillsexcellent negotiation skillsability to work within limitscoordinationinput provisioncommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detaildecision-makingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree