Senior Claims Adjuster, Professional Liability

Skyward Specialty Insurance

Senior Claims Adjuster managing nationwide claims for professional liability insurance at Skyward Specialty. Collaborating with insureds, agents, and legal teams to resolve complex claims effectively.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing professional liability claims, including coverage analysis, litigation strategies, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to negotiate settlements and ensure compliance with state guidelines while maintaining high performance and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claims ManagementProfessional Liability InsuranceCoverage AnalysisNegotiation SkillsLitigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Claims HandlingCoverage AnalysisIndemnity Reserves ManagementSettlement NegotiationLitigation StrategyADR ParticipationLarge Loss ReportingRegulatory ComplianceCoverage Letter DraftingClaims Practices

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

JD Preferred

Industry Keywords

Miscellaneous Professional E&OAllied HealthArchitects and Engineers PoliciesGood Faith Claims HandlingClaims Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle claims nationwide reported under primary and excess Miscellaneous Professional E&O, including coverage analysis, investigation, liability and potential exposure analysis, and the development and implementation of resolution strategies.
Effectively and promptly communicate with insureds, agents, brokers and underwriters regarding claim status and handling.
Analyze coverage and prepare coverage letters on complex matters with the guidance of in-house coverage counsel.
Manage claims in litigation, including strategizing with defense counsel and experts on defending such.
Set timely and accurate indemnity and expense reserves and reevaluate/update reserves appropriately based upon claim development.
Negotiate settlements and attend mediations, arbitrations and trials as appropriate.
Manage and control Loss Adjusting Expenses incurred by counsel, experts and vendors.
Present, analyze and make recommendations on reserves, coverage and strategy.
Comply with state guidelines for Good Faith Claims Handling.
Prepare required Large Loss Reports and Trial Alerts.
Participate in professional liability industry organizations and instructional seminars for CE and CLE credits.
Effectively communicate and interact with all internal and external stakeholders to promote a professional and positive business environment so that Skyward’s goals and objectives are being achieved.
Other duties as may be required due to change, growth, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ plus years of claims experience as an adjuster in Professional Liability, Miscellaneous E&O, Allied Health, Architects and Engineers policies and/or professional liability insurance defense or coverage at a law firm
A candidate with a JD is preferred, but not required
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Experience in effectively managing a high-volume workload of primary and excess professional liability claims
Highly organized and efficient in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment; able to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives with creativity and enthusiasm, and with minimal supervision
Has demonstrated high level of understanding of individual state and civil laws, claims practices and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to handle litigated files in multiple jurisdictions
Proven ability to direct and maintain a high level of claims management performance, quality, and compliance
Proven ability to analyze coverage and draft coverage letters on complex matters
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills; proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across teams’ stakeholders and providers
Experience attending and participating in ADR’s/Mediations leading to successful and timely claim resolutions
Flexibility to travel periodically
Exercises initiative, demonstrates accountability, adaptability, service motivation, respects the differences of others, and accepts personal responsibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and welfare benefits
tuition and professional certification assistance
401k savings
elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
paid time off
paid holidays
child bonding leave
other employee assistance programs