Senior Claims Rep - GL & Construction Defect

Senior Claims Specialist - (GL & Construction Defect) Job Summary 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. Compensation Package Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000+ (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 Responsibilities 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. Qualifications/Requirements Education: Bachelor's 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 $50,000 to $500,000. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jonus Group