Pollution Claims Adjuster III – Fully Remote

AZRA, a specialty niche reinsurer, is seeking a Claims Specialist III to manage complex Pollution and Environmental liability claims, supporting their Pollution Team remotely across the USA.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $100,000–$144,600

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex legacy and long-tail Pollution and Environmental liability claims involving superfund sites, dry cleaner sites, PFAS, and other exposures.
• Handle new loss assignments and reassignments promptly and efficiently.
• Develop account strategies and oversee site cleanup and litigation activities.
• Evaluate potential claim exposures and negotiate claim resolutions, utilizing claim modeling and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as appropriate.
• Oversee defense counsel, consultants, experts and vendors in alignment with agreed strategies.
• Provide guidance, input and oversight to defense and coverage counsel.
• Analyze coverage issues and make complex coverage decisions by review of policies and other relevant information, collaborating with coverage counsel when necessary.
• Support team initiatives including tracking and researching emerging pollution trends and issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience handling litigated and non-litigated Pollution or Environmental claims with a record of increasing responsibility.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking, attention to detail, and self-motivation to master complex claims and evolving issues.
• Possess a strong technical background, with expertise in identifying coverage issues and interpreting policies, especially pre-1987 primary, umbrella, and excess liability policies.
• In-depth knowledge of liability policy language and coverage interpretation.
• Ability to direct and support decision-tree modeling for exposure evaluation.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple internal and external deadlines.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment and ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and presentations.
• Hold a college degree (J.D. Preferred) or relevant work experience.
• Possess required state licenses or able to obtain them.
• Have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.