Mass Tort & Environmental Senior Manager

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

The Senior Claim Manager leads a Direct Claims team responsible for handling complex claims and latent injury exposures, including asbestos, pollution, PFAS, talc, and other long-tail matters. This role is responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial oversight, and team development to ensure high-quality claim outcomes, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Lead and develop a high-performing team of claim professionals handling complex environmental, mass tort, asbestos, PFAS, and other long-tail liability claims.   Provide strategic direction on claim resolution, including coverage analysis, liability assessment, litigation management, reserving, reinsurance reporting, and settlement strategies for high-severity exposures.   Drive superior claim outcomes through sound financial stewardship, innovative disposition strategies, and a focus on   timely , effective claim resolution.   Oversee litigation and dispute resolution activities, including management of outside counsel, experts, consultants, and vendor partners.   Monitor claim performance, reserving accuracy, operational metrics, and emerging trends to   identify   opportunities for improved results and organizational effectiveness.   Partner with Legal, Actuarial, Reinsurance, Finance, and senior leadership to address complex   claims   and business issues.   Prepare and present claim strategies, exposure assessments, and operational updates to senior leadership.   Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, continuous learning, and employee engagement through coaching, performance management, and talent development.   Build technical capability and succession strength within the team through coaching, knowledge transfer, and development planning.   Ensure compliance with claim handling standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.   Leverage data analytics, technology, and AI-enabled tools to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and claim outcomes.   Identify   emerging claim trends and communicate potential financial, operational, and reputational impacts to key stakeholders.   Oversee third-party administrators and vendors to ensure contract compliance, service quality, and cost control.   Occasional business travel may be   required .   Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience   10+ years of relevant claims, insurance coverage, or reinsurance experience .   Proven leadership experience managing teams and direct reports .         Technical & Functional Skills   Advanced   expertise   in environmental and mass tort claims, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement .   Strong knowledge of insurance,   coverage   interpretation, and case law .   Deep understanding of claims processes, systems, and regulatory requirements .   Ability to analyze complex data, financial forecasts, and operational performance metrics .   Proficiency   in Microsoft Office , including   Excel, Word,   and   PowerPoint , as well as   Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled technologies, with   demonstrated   adaptability to new systems and tools.     Leadership Competencies   Strong leadership and   people   management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and team development .   Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders .   Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex issues