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Liberty Mutual Insurance
Senior Technical Claims Specialist, Energy Complex
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What they do
An Energy Specialist sells energy services and products. Advises companies and identifies the best contract options and rates for the energy needed to run a business, such as electricity, oil or gas.
$109,291 / year median in Georgia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Description Liberty Mutual has an immediate opening for an experienced claims professional to join our Complex Energy Team as a Senior Technical Claims Specialist! The Senior Technical Claims Specialist manages commercial third-party bodily injury and property damage claims for energy accounts across all 50 states, and includes litigated and high-dollar exposures! Why this role is compelling Take ownership of technically complex, high-exposure Energy claims from first notice through resolution. Youll be the trusted subject matter expert on matters that demand advanced coverage analysis, strategy, and litigation management. Influence outcomes on highprofile matters (operators, contractors, utilities, midstream/downstream, power generation, pipelines, offshore/onshore exposures) and work cross-functionally with underwriting, reinsurance, in-house counsel, and outside defense teams. Use your deep technical knowledge energy operations, catastrophic loss dynamics, multi-party liability, thirdparty property damage, bodily injury, and coverage nuances to shape claims strategy, control cost, and protect our insureds and the company. Key responsibilities Lead full lifecycle handling of complex Commercial Energy claims: conduct coverage analysis, supervise investigation, determine liability, set and adjust reserves, and negotiate or litigate settlements. Act as the claim owner with authority to authorize payments, approve reserving strategy, and recommend or execute claim denials when warranted. Review and drive response to complaint, suit documentation, discovery, expert reports, and technical files; develop litigation plans and settlement strategies. Assemble and manage the appropriate internal and external teams (Home Office Legal, Defense Counsel, technical experts, Home Office Claims, underwriting, reinsurance) based on loss dynamics and allegation exposure. Oversee selection, engagement and oversight of outside Counsel and technical experts, Home Office Claims, underwriting, reinsurance) based on loss dynamics and allegation exposure. Serve as subject matter expert for complex coverage and energy-specific issues; advise claims leadership on policy wording implications, emerging legal trends, and potential changes to claims practices or training needs. Mentor less experienced claims examiners; provide guidance on technical investigations, negotiation, strategy and litigation handling. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and claims file information; comply with company policies, regulatory requirements and security standards. Participate in special projects (e.g., claims process improvement, litigation strategy initiatives, cross-functional task forces). You will be required to go into the office twice a month if you reside within 50 miles of one of the following offices: Boston, MA; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Las Vegas, NV; Plano, TX; Suwanee, GA; Chandler, AZ; or Weatogue, CT. Please note this policy is subject to change. Qualifications LitigationFocused Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, with 57+ years of progressively complexCommercial Casualty claims experience, emphasizing litigated Commercial General Liability/Auto and/or Energy claims involving oil & gas, power generation, renewable energy and/or energy-adjacent contractors Demonstrated expertise managing Energyspecific litigation, including upstream, midstream, and downstream exposures such as well blowouts, pipeline incidents, refinery operations, energy construction, transportation, catastrophic injury, and multiparty losses Demonstrated strength in litigation management, including oversight of defense counsel, evaluation of pleadings and motion practice, development of discovery and deposition strategy, and participation in mediations, arbitrations, and trials Advanced proficiency in coverage analysis within a litigation context, including interpretation of complex policy language, reservations of rights, coverage defenses, indemnity and additional insured disputes Strong experience setting and managing highexposure indemnity and expense reserves aligned with litigation strategy and evolving case posture Proven ability to assess liability, causation, damages, and venue risk, and to develop effective resolution strategies for contested, multiparty, or catastrophic claims Indepth knowledge of the insurance legal and regulatory environment, with the ability to apply sound judgment to nuanced legal issues and emerging case law Track record of independently managing a litigationheavy claim portfolio, balancing strategic risk, financial stewardship, and timely resolution Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence attorneys, internal legal partners, underwriting, reinsurance, and leadership through clear analysis and recommendations Experience handling moderate to highly complex Energy and/or Commercial General Liability/Auto litigationincluding catastrophic injury,or contractorrelated lossesstrongly preferred All lines Adjuster License required