Senior Claim Specialist - Construction Defect

Overview

Amtrust Financial Services, a fast-growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Senior Claim Specialist within our Construction Defect division. The successful candidate will directly handle Construction related claims. The successful candidate will evaluate coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities as well as ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, and proper negotiation strategy is employed. This position reports to a line of business executive.

 

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 4 days per week on‑site and 1 day remote.

To support team collaboration and business needs, preference will be given to candidates who can work in a hybrid capacity from one of our approved office locations listed below.

Eligible Office Locations

• Ohio: Cleveland, Seven Hills
• Texas: Dallas
• Georgia: Alpharetta
• Illinois: Chicago 
• Florida: Boca Raton, Maitland
• Connecticut: Southington
• California: Concord, Irvine, Woodland Hills
• New Jersey: Jersey City, Princeton
• Arizona: Scottsdale
• New York: New York City, Melville, Latham
• Utah: South Jordan
• New Hampshire: Nashua
• Massachusetts: Boston
• Kansas: Overland Park
• Washington: Seattle
• Missouri: St. Louis

Responsibilities

• Identifying construction defect claim exposures and ensuring timely and accurate reserves
• Assessing insurance coverage issues and opportunities for risk transfer
• Ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, proper negotiation strategy is employed.
• Proficiently communicate claim exposures both internally and externally
• Primary role in developing effective claims resolution strategies for optimal outcomes
• Role may involve occasional travel for mediations, trials, and related meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling Construction Defect commercial liability claims
• Strong computer skills necessary to navigate our digital claim filing system
• Possesses a high level of technical claim and legal knowledge and skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to professionally interact at a high level with parties both internal and external to AmTrust.
• Easily adapts to changing situations requirements or priorities.
• Ability to effectively influence others without damaging relationships.
• Skillful negotiator.
• Home state adjuster license preferred.
• CPCU designation/AIC certification preferred.

The expected salary range for this role is $89,000-136,000 annually

 

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

 

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

 

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.