Regional Construction Claim Director

WTW • Tampa, FL

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 49,000 employees in more than 120 territories. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas, the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Unlock your potential at Willis Towers Watson. https://www.wtwco.com/en-us [https://www.wtwco.com/en-us].

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 RFPs
• Identify and develop consulting opportunities (e.g., FAVS, ICC and LCC)

Benefits

• Health and Welfare 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)
• Leave Benefits: 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)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed