- Salary
- $120k – $145k
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Insurance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Senior Casualty Claims Examiner - Construction Defect
Job Summary
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Casualty Claims Examiner specializing in Construction Defect to join a dynamic and growing team. This is a fully remote position that offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claims handling, particularly in construction defect cases, and will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
Compensation Package
- Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 per year (up to $150,000 for exceptional candidates)
- Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of approximately 120 claims, primarily involving construction defect and third-party property damage.
- Conduct thorough coverage analysis and draft coverage position letters.
- Collaborate with co-carriers to determine time on risk, case values, and resolution strategies.
- Perform liability investigations and ensure compliance with Department of Insurance (DOI) regulations.
- Assign and work closely with defense counsel to develop litigation plans and budgets.
- Retain and coordinate experts within agreed-upon budgets.
- Establish and maintain timely indemnity and expense reserves, revisiting adequacy as needed.
- Prepare and submit authority requests for cases exceeding personal authority limits, including comprehensive reports and verbal presentations.
- Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as necessary.
- Stay informed on changes in case law and industry trends.
- Provide support to underwriting and other business partners.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- Professional designations such as CPCU, AIC, or SCLA are a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of overall claims handling experience, with at least 5 years specializing in construction defect cases.
- Must hold or be able to obtain required state licenses (home state license required; licenses in TX, FL, and CA preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a less structured, collaborative environment.
- Commitment to obtaining a California license within the first 90 days (support and resources provided).
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Skills
UnderwritingCompliance