Construction Defect Claims Specialist

Amerisure Insurance • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. Amerisure is an A.M. Best “A” (excellent) rated company and services mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. We are ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, and have nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and $1.15 billion in surplus. Amerisure is currently recruiting for a Construction Defect Claims Specialist. This position will sit hybrid in one of our offices. The ideal incumbent would possess the following skill set.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required.
• 5 years of experience with commercial property construction defect loss adjustment.
• Extensive claims knowledge and skills related to General Liability bodily injury and General Liability property damage claims, including construction defect, are required.
• Continued insurance education including designations such as AIC and CPCU preferred.
• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams.
• Demonstrated successful ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilities.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Continued insurance education including designations such as AIC and CPCU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate construction defect losses, identify coverage, evaluate liability and damages, review and analyze construction contracts, documents and legal pleadings.
• Determine need for, identify and engage experienced independent adjusters, engineers, counsel, or other technical experts while monitoring and controlling costs.
• Review and interpret commercial General Liability policies and accordingly communicate coverage issues verbally and in writing through reservation of rights letters.
• Develop plan of action to proactively conclude claims through timely evaluation of damages, engaging other parties, negotiations and settlement pursuant to claims guidelines.
• Advise agents, policyholders and internal stakeholders of claims status as required.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Performance-based incentive pay
• Comprehensive health & welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit sharing
• Generous paid time off programs
• Flexible and remote work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree