Job Description
Technical Claim Manager - Casualty/Construction Defect
Job Summary
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Claim Manager - Casualty/Construction Defect to join a dynamic team. This role involves managing complex general liability claims with a primary focus on construction defect litigation.
Compensation Package
- Base Salary Range: $110000 - $155000 per year
Responsibilities
- Proactively manage general liability claims primarily involving construction defect litigation to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assess and analyze coverage issues issuing appropriate coverage letters and documentation.
- Conduct timely investigations and establish appropriate reserves for claims.
- Pursue risk transfer opportunities including contractual indemnity and additional insured issues.
- Handle claims in accordance with established best practices.
- Resolve claims efficiently and effectively ensuring timely outcomes.
- Attend mediations and settlement conferences as necessary.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Education: Bachelors degree in business administration insurance or a related field. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal or insurance industry experience with meaningful experience handling complex construction claims under both general liability and excess policies.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of case law statutes and procedures impacting claims handling and valuation.
- Proficiency in proactive investigation risk transfer claim handling attorney management and claims resolution.
- Superior writing and communication skills to effectively collaborate with insureds claimants underwriters and upper management.
- Familiarity with claims in U.S. western states is preferred.
Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties responsibilities or aspects of the role and it is subject to modification at the employers discretion.
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Required Experience:
Manager