Senior Casualty Claims Examiner - Construction Defect

The Jonus Group•Naples, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Casualty Claims Examiner will join a dynamic, growing team in a fully remote role and work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The role focuses on construction defect claims handling, including coverage analysis, litigation management, and claim resolution. The examiner will manage approximately 120 claims and coordinate with carriers, defense counsel, experts, underwriting, and other business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of overall claims experience, including at least 5 years handling construction defect claims.
Strong background in casualty claims and litigation management.
Must be licensed or able to obtain licenses in all required states; a home state license is required.
Obtain a California claims license within the first 90 days; support and costs are provided.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a less structured, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as CPCU, AIC, or SCLA.
Texas, Florida, and California claims licenses.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 120 construction defect claims.
Conduct coverage analysis and draft coverage position letters.
Evaluate and resolve construction defect and third-party property damage claims.
Collaborate with co-carriers to determine time on risk, case values, and resolution strategies.
Conduct liability investigations and ensure compliance with DOI regulations.
Assign defense counsel and formulate litigation plans and budgets.
Coordinate the retention of experts within agreed-upon budgets.
Establish and revisit indemnity and expense reserves based on exposure analysis.
Prepare and present authority requests for cases exceeding personal authority limits.
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as necessary.
Stay current on changes in case law and industry trends.
Assist underwriting and other business partners as needed.