Claims Specialist - Latent Construction Defect and Environmental

Sentry Insurance Agency • Nashville, TN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

A highly experienced adjuster handling complex claims, involving latent construction defect and more, often in litigation. As an Environmental Claims Specialist, you will manage complex claims involving latent construction defect, environmental contamination, toxic tort, and more, often in litigation. This highly experienced claims adjuster will independently manage a caseload of complex claims to resolution. In addition, you will… What You'll Do: Verify historic coverage, if needed, and investigate long-tail losses, denying coverage where coverage does not exist. Evaluate damages, determine liability and set reserves. Work with selected defense counsel and co-carriers in the investigation and preparation of the defense of the insured. Detect potential problems or trends that require additional review, investigation or research and refer to appropriate level for resolution. Determine if contribution and subrogation potential exists and take steps necessary for establishment of cost shares and recovery. Accurately document claims files, capturing and updating relevant data to ensure company and industry compliance. Evaluate, negotiate settlements and pay claims within assigned authority limits.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience, Juris Doctor is beneficial
• 5+ years of insurance-related work experience, preferably managing litigated general liability claims, including high-severity cases
• Possess analytical abilities to review, exercise judgement, and evaluate claims to make sound decisions
• Knowledge of current and historic liability insurance policies and coverages, claim payment procedures, and familiarity with medical, scientific, and legal terminology preferred
• Able to review and interpret complex and detailed documents such as contracts, medical, expert reports, and insurance regulations
• Effective oral and written communication skills and human relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Personal computer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and math skills beneficial

Nice To Haves

• Previous insurance experience handling latent liability claims involving construction defect, environmental, or toxic tort litigation is preferred
• Juris Doctor is beneficial
• Knowledge of current and historic liability insurance policies and coverages, claim payment procedures, and familiarity with medical, scientific, and legal terminology preferred
• Personal computer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and math skills beneficial

Responsibilities

• Verify historic coverage, if needed, and investigate long-tail losses, denying coverage where coverage does not exist.
• Evaluate damages, determine liability and set reserves.
• Work with selected defense counsel and co-carriers in the investigation and preparation of the defense of the insured.
• Detect potential problems or trends that require additional review, investigation or research and refer to appropriate level for resolution.
• Determine if contribution and subrogation potential exists and take steps necessary for establishment of cost shares and recovery.
• Accurately document claims files, capturing and updating relevant data to ensure company and industry compliance.
• Evaluate, negotiate settlements and pay claims within assigned authority limits.

Benefits

• At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees