Regional Claim Director, NA Construction

WTW•Tampa, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Claim Director provides technical and strategic leadership across construction claims, insurance coverage, and contract advisory within the assigned region. As a key member of the Willis North America Construction Claims leadership team, the role advances the value proposition of the Wills North America Construction Practice in delivering best-in-class claim technical and advocacy to construction clients. In addition to supporting clients and Willis construction service teams within the region, the Regional Claim Director collaborates closely with regional leadership across sales, broking, and safety/risk control.

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of construction general liability coverage/claims, including construction defect
Technical knowledge of professional liability coverage/claims
Solid understanding of construction specific contractual risk allocation
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of builder’s risk and/or subcontractor default insurance is a plus
Insurance brokerage experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of designated construction clients as the primary Claim Consultant assigned to the service team
Provide claim advocacy and consulting on all professional liability claims
Serve as a technical, jurisdictional, and strategic resource for clients and colleagues
Provide senior level claim advocacy, including market escalation on high severity or otherwise critical claims, including all coverage disputes
Advise on significant court decisions, legislative changes and other emerging trends impacting construction claims
Act as a technical and jurisdictional resource to the broking team, including contribution toward insurance coverage specifications
Participate in the renewal processes for large accounts, including coverage endorsement review/development
Advise on significant court decisions, legislative changes and other emerging trends impacting construction insurance coverage
Act as a technical and jurisdictional resource to clients and colleagues on contract provisions related to insurance and risk allocation
Support development and delivery of best practices to clients and colleagues
Advise on significant court decisions, legislative changes and other emerging trends impacting contractual risk allocation
Support Regional Construction Leaders and local production teams on new business opportunities, including technical sales support
Engagement on large construction new business opportunities, including all RFP’s
Identify and develop consulting opportunities (e.g., FAVS, ICC and LCC)

Benefits

Medical (including prescription coverage)
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Commuter Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Accident
Group Critical Illness
Life Insurance
AD&D
Group Legal
Identify Theft Protection
Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible)
401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution
Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.