Senior Product Liability Claims Examiner

ProAssurance

Senior claims examiner managing complex product liability claims for ProAssurance, a specialty insurer. Investigating coverage, directing defense counsel, controlling expenses, and resolving claims.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,739 - $166,236 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex product liability claims, including investigation, analysis, and compliance with legal standards. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for effective stakeholder engagement and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Product Liability Claims ManagementClaims Investigation and AnalysisLegal Compliance and DocumentationCommunication and Negotiation SkillsAdvanced Education or Certification (JD, CPCU, ARM, AIC)

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Hard Skills

Claims InvestigationContract AnalysisLiability EvaluationDamage AssessmentLegal Expense NegotiationManagement ReportingPolicy Form DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceExpert Witness SelectionTrial Preparation

Soft Skills

Superior Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

JDCPCUARMAIC

Industry Keywords

Product LiabilityClaims Life CycleSettlement NegotiationMediationStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly manage assigned complex product liability claims throughout the claim life cycle
Conduct claims investigation, contract and coverage analysis, and evaluation of liability and damages
Direct defense counsel regarding settlement values, defense tactics, and strategies
Participate in expert witness selection, negotiations, trials, settlement conferences, mediations, and insured meetings
Maintain communication with supervisors, counsel, and internal and external stakeholders
Ensure proper claim-file documentation and compliance with company and state requirements
Prepare management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing claim information
Review and approve reasonable legal expenses and fees and negotiate charge adjustments when appropriate
Keep apprised of changes in law and court procedures affecting claims
Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders, brokers, and conference or seminar attendees
Collaborate on policy form research, development, revisions, regulatory work, and product development
Perform special projects as directed by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
JD, CPCU, ARM, AIC, or similar advanced education or certification preferred
Minimum five years’ experience handling complex product liability cases, or at least seven years’ experience in the legal field
High degree of specialized and technical competence
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship management expertise
Superior time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
Ability to make prompt, intelligent decisions based on detailed analysis of complex issues
Strong analytical skills
Ability to travel up to 25%
Willingness and ability to be available beyond normal business hours
Valid driver’s license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class benefits program
Dynamic and inclusive environment
Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
Behavioral and Cognitive assessments, each taking less than 12 minutes