Senior Claim Specialist - Construction Defect

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amtrust Financial Services, a fast-growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Senior Claim Specialist within our Construction Defect division. The successful candidate will directly handle Construction related claims. The successful candidate will evaluate coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities as well as ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, and proper negotiation strategy is employed. This position reports to a line of business executive. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 4 days per week on-site and 1 day remote. To support team collaboration and business needs, preference will be given to candidates who can work in a hybrid capacity from one of our approved office locations.

Requirements

3+ years of experience handling Construction Defect commercial liability claims
Strong computer skills necessary to navigate our digital claim filing system
Possesses a high level of technical claim and legal knowledge and skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to professionally interact at a high level with parties both internal and external to AmTrust.
Easily adapts to changing situations requirements or priorities.
Ability to effectively influence others without damaging relationships.
Skillful negotiator.

Nice To Haves

Home state adjuster license preferred.
CPCU designation/AIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifying construction defect claim exposures and ensuring timely and accurate reserves
Assessing insurance coverage issues and opportunities for risk transfer
Ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, proper negotiation strategy is employed.
Proficiently communicate claim exposures both internally and externally
Primary role in developing effective claims resolution strategies for optimal outcomes
Role may involve occasional travel for mediations, trials, and related meetings
Perform other duties as assigned