Environmental Claims Advisor

Sedgwick

. Analyze and process complex or technically difficult environmental liability claims .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex environmental liability claims, including investigation, negotiation, and resolution strategies. Proficient in analyzing insurance coverage and maintaining professional client relationships while ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claims Management ExperienceEnvironmental Liability Insurance KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Claims AnalysisInvestigation ReportingClaim Reserve CalculationCost Containment TechniquesFraud InvestigationSettlement Strategy DevelopmentClaim CodingPerformance CompetenciesLegal Compliance MonitoringTeam Delegation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsJudgement and DiscretionTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional CertificationLicenses as Required

Industry Keywords

Environmental LiabilityInsurance PrinciplesClaim DurationRecovery OffsetsSubrogationCost Containment Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and process complex or technically difficult environmental liability claims
Investigate and gather information to determine claim exposure
Manage claims through action plans to timely and appropriate resolution
Conduct or assign full investigations and provide investigation reports
Analyze complex liability insurance coverage and policies
Negotiate claim settlements up to designated authority level
Calculate and assign timely and appropriate claim reserves
Monitor reserve adequacy throughout the claim life
Recommend settlement strategies and bring structured settlement proposals as necessary
Coordinate legal defense, assign attorneys, support investigations, and review attorney invoices
Monitor counsel for compliance with client guidelines
Use cost containment techniques and strategic vendor partnerships to reduce claim costs
Investigate possible fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery, and case management opportunities
Represent the company in depositions, mediations, and trial monitoring as needed
Communicate claim activity and processing with clients
Maintain professional client relationships
Ensure claim files are properly documented and claim coding is correct
Refer cases to supervisors and management as appropriate
Delegate work and mentor assigned staff
Support the organization's quality programs
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight (8) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Licenses as required
Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred
In-depth knowledge of appropriate environmental liability insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled
Knowledge of recoveries offsets and deductions, claim duration, and cost containment principles and application procedures
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Ability to perform computer keyboarding
Hearing, vision and talking abilities
Clear and conceptual thinking ability
Excellent judgement and discretion
Ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k and matching
PTO
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Work-life balance
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace