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Claims Specialist, Transactional Liability

CFC, New York, NY, United States


Claims Specialist, Transactional Liability
Department:

Claims

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

US - New York

Reporting To:

Margaret Murphy

Compensation:

$150,000 - $200,000 / year

Description
At CFC, we’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing US Claims team as a Claims Specialist, focused on Transaction Liability claims across North America. This role is ideal for someone with a background in D&O claims who’s keen to build deeper expertise in transactional liability.

You’ll work closely with the US Transaction Liability (TL) Claims Manager and collaborate with colleagues across London, Toronto, and Australia.

In this role, you’ll handle complex Transaction Liability claims from first notification through to resolution. You’ll apply strong technical judgement and commercial awareness to deliver fair, timely outcomes—supporting CFC’s reputation with insureds, brokers, and counterparties in the M&A market.

About the role

Handling a portfolio of Transaction Liability claims (including complex, high-value matters) from first notification through to settlement

Analyse policy coverage, transaction documentation, and claim submissions to assess liability and quantum

Instruct and collaborate with external advisers (including legal counsel, accountants, and other experts) as required

Engage directly with insureds, brokers, and their advisers, maintaining clear, professional, and commercially balanced communication

Identify coverage issues, disputes, and potential fraud indicators, escalating appropriately

Ensure claims handling complies with internal controls, delegated authority levels, and applicable regulatory requirements

Contribute to internal reporting, reserving discussions, and claims insights to support underwriting and portfolio management

Support continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and market trends with underwriting and claims colleagues

About you
Essential experience

Experience handling insurance claims (Transaction Liability, W&I, or related specialty lines) is desirable, but not essential

Interest in learning about M&A transactions and deal documentation, or experience working closely with these materials in a claims, legal, or advisory context

Experience handling complex, multi-party claims and managing external advisers

Regulatory & compliance knowledge

Working knowledge of US insurance claims handling requirements, including fair claims practices

Experience operating within defined claims authorities, governance frameworks, and audit expectations

Technical knowledge

Strong policy interpretation and coverage analysis skills

Ability to assess financial loss and causation, including reviewing transaction documentation and financial information

Confidence using claims management systems, producing clear written analyses, and making recommendations

Base salary: $150,000–$200,000 (dependent on experience).

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