Complex Construction Defect Claims Adjuster

Upland Capital Group•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Upland Capital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualty insurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurance carrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwrites and services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excess transportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary general liability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions as well as excess cyber liability. We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.” As an Excess and Surplus (E&S) carrier, we face unique and interesting challenges every day. We are seeking a Complex Construction Defect Claims Adjuster to join our amazing team. Primary Function: Works from home under limited supervision and within given authority, adjudicates to resolution Property & Casualty Claims nationwide of variable severity, complexity. This position will primarily handle Construction Defect claims. Claims handling duties may also include the following primary and excess lines of business: Construction Liability, General Liability, Commercial Auto Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber Liability, and Public Entity liability.

Requirements

5+ years of experience Construction Defect claims handling, coverage analysis, and litigation experience
Adjuster licenses as necessary across the United States (preferred)
Ability to self-manage in a work-from-home environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work across multiple business functions
Ability to work independently
Ability to think critically, strategically, and out of the box

Responsibilities

Reviews policy language and coverage position letters
Reviews, analyzes, and recommends reserves
Reviews and leads the investigation of claims within given inventory
Reviews and leads litigation management efforts
Presents claims for reserve and/or settlement authority
Works closely with Underwriting
Provides guidance and feedback for more junior claims personnel
Presents to Sr. Leadership as necessary
Travel 10-15% to offsite meetings, seminars, mediations, trials, etc. as necessary