Hybrid Claims Specialist – Construction Defect

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About the role

  • Claims Specialist managing complex construction defect claims for an insurance company. Engaging in proactive communication and providing superior claim management services.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate the ability to independently and timely manage all aspects of the most complex, high-value claims
  • Provide proactive communications to customers and business partners in the management and resolution of claims
  • Respond to inquiries from customers and provide superior customer service
  • Review and analyze multiple complex policies and coverage parts (including general liability, contractors professional liability and wrap-up policies)
  • Write and articulate clear, concise and accurate coverage positions
  • Conduct investigations regarding claims and/or lawsuits
  • Effectively manage litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning, budgeting, and proactively positioning claims for resolution
  • Develop complex coverage, liability and damage assessments and persuasively articulate them to leadership
  • Provide detailed impactful recommendations to leadership
  • Pursue and finalize coverage and liability risk transfer against other liable parties and insurance carriers
  • Conduct complex negotiations and articulate coverage/liability positions
  • Attend mediations and trials as necessary
  • Proactively manage accurate expense, reserve and financial transactions
  • Consistently maintain up to date claims metrics

Requirements

  • 5+ years construction defect claim handling experience
  • Experience handling complex construction defect coverage and liability issues on general liability and WRAP policies for general contractor, developer, owner, and construction manager claims
  • Experience in handling affirmative/defensive risk transfer, including tendering and responding to additional insured and contractual indemnity tenders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability
  • Ability to present in a roundtable setting with a well-reasoned and analytical evaluation
  • Experience in the creation and delivery of presentations
  • Superior customer service skills and active listening skills
  • Proven track record of prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
  • Proven track record of effective negotiations/settlement of high-value construction defect liability claims
  • Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office, especially Word and Excel
  • Active Property & Casualty State Insurance Adjuster license

Benefits

  • short-term or annual bonuses
  • long-term incentives
  • on-the-spot recognition

Job title

Claims Specialist – Construction Defect

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$106,400 - $159,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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