Senior Claims Specialist

Manage a casualty claims portfolio focused on Construction Defect, Job Site Bodily Injury, OCIP/CCIP, and New York Labor Law matters , including coverage analysis, exposure assessment, reserving, and claim resolution. Communicate loss assessments and recommendations to management and underwriting teams and provide written analysis of high-exposure claims and loss trends. Direct litigation strategy and oversee defense counsel to control expenses, achieve favorable outcomes, and resolve claims through negotiation and mediation. Analyze loss and expense trends, support improvement initiatives, and ensure timely, accurate documentation of claim activity, correspondence, and diary management. Represent the company's interests in meetings, negotiations, and mediations while collaborating with underwriters and actuaries throughout the renewal process. Maintain technical expertise in casualty claims handling, provide guidance on industry developments, and consult on policy and endorsement drafting as needed. Requirements Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor preferred CPCU, IIA, SCLA, or similar professional designations are a plus 7–10 years of experience in technical insurance claims or insurance defense law with expertise in Construction Defect, Job Site Bodily Injury, OCIP/CCIP, and New York Labor Law exposures Strong technical claims expertise, including coverage analysis, tender opportunities, reserving, underlying policy limit/SIR evaluation, claim file audits, and claim resolution through negotiation and mediation Proven ability to build strong partnerships with underwriting teams, support marketing efforts, manage multiple priorities, and work independently in a collaborative environment Excellent written, presentation, communication, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Guidewire, Genius, and ImageRight preferred Willing to travel to attend mediations Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing casualty claims, particularly in Construction Defect, Job Site Bodily Injury, OCIP/CCIP, and New York Labor Law. Proficient in coverage analysis, claim resolution, and effective communication with underwriting teams and defense counsel. Highest-signal resume keywords Casualty Claims Management Construction Defect Expertise Coverage Analysis Negotiation and Mediation Technical Claims Expertise ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Claims Resolution Exposure Assessment Reserving Claim File Audits Policy Limit Evaluation Loss Trend Analysis Documentation Management Litigation Strategy Soft Skills Communication Skills Presentation Skills Collaboration Partnership Building Independent Work Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Juris Doctor CPCU IIA SCLA Industry Keywords Insurance Claims Job Site Bodily Injury OCIP CCIP New York Labor Law Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Guidewire Genius ImageRight #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor