Senior Claims Rep GL & Construction Defect

Senior Claims Specialist - (GL & Construction Defect)

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Claims Specialist to join a team. This role involves managing a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims including construction defect losses.. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claims handling litigation management and settlement strategies.

• Salary Range: $75000 - $95000 (depending on experience)
• Bonuses:
  • Variable bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Profit-sharing bonus (up to 3%)
• Benefits:
  • Medical dental and vision coverage
  • Commuter benefits

• Manage a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims including small to medium-sized construction defect losses.
• Investigate claims to evaluate coverage liability damages and exposure.
• Obtain and analyze policies reports statements medical records expert opinions and other documentation necessary for claim resolution.
• Develop and execute effective claim resolution settlement and reserving strategies within assigned authority.
• Analyze and negotiate settlements to achieve appropriate claim outcomes.
• Communicate coverage positions and claim decisions to insureds claimants brokers legal counsel and business partners.
• Participate in mediations arbitrations depositions settlement conferences and trials as needed.
• Authorize payments within delegated authority and ensure timely and accurate claim handling.
• Maintain complete and accurate claim documentation correspondence reports and settlement records.
• Collaborate with underwriting marketing risk engineering and other internal partners to strengthen customer relationships and improve business results.
• Serve as a resource on casualty claims handling coverage analysis litigation management and settlement strategies.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Risk Management Insurance Finance or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • 5 years of commercial casualty claims handling experience.
  • Experience handling commercial general liability and/or commercial auto claims.
  • 2 years of experience managing a litigated desk.
  • Exposure to claims ranging from $50000 to $500000.
  • Familiarity with industries such as oil & gas underground tank environmental and construction.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical negotiation communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of policy interpretation coverage analysis reserving practices and litigation management.
• Licensing: Adjuster license preferred (home state license in TX or FL is advantageous; assistance will be provided to obtain licenses if needed).
• Other Requirements: Ability to travel as needed.

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