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Sr. Casualty Claims Examiner Construction Defect

Howden Compressors Inc.

We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. Casualty Claims Examiner Construction Defect Classification: Exempt/Full-time Reports to: Claims Manager Travel: 0-10% Salary/hourly: $Location: Remote DUAL North America is seeking a Senior Casualty Examiner for the Construction Defect Claims team. Casualty Examiners play a critical role in managing moderate to high exposure claims with accuracy and efficiency, while complying with state regulatory requirements. In this role, you will investigate claims, analyze policy coverages, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure claim resolution. Supporting the Construct Defect Claims team, you will independently manage moderate to high exposure claims involving alleged defects in residential and commercial construction. Handle moderate to high exposure construction defect claims involving residential and commercial projects.

  • Analyze coverage and draft coverage position letters as needed
  • Retain and coordinate with defense counsel and experts to develop and execute agreed-upon litigation strategies, while managing plans and budgets to ensure effective case resolution
  • Establish timely indemnity and expense reserves based on an exposure analysis that is documented in the claim file, revisiting reserve adequacy on a continual basis
  • Draft well written and comprehensive captioned reports to request reserve and settlement authority on higher exposure cases that outline all critical aspects of the case in preparation for roundtable presentations to the carrier partners
  • Travel up to 10% to attend mediations, settlements conferences and trials on appropriate cases
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 7+ years of construction defect claims experience is required with consistent high level of performance and achievement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Advanced knowledge of end-to-end claims handling, including litigation
  • Knowledge of industry trends and legal developments affecting claims handling
  • Ability to manage multiple claims and competing priorities
  • Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and legal environments
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment
  • Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.
We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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