Senior Claims Specialist Construction Liability

QBE Insurance Group • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Manages the complete investigation, evaluation and resolution of assigned portfolio of claims emanating from Construction Auto Liability and General Liability claims, including high‑severity bodily injury, catastrophic loss, and multi‑party construction defect matters. Engages, directs and manages external advisors and vendors including legal service professionals, discovery vendors, data and security experts and consultants across highly complex portfolio of matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 8 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Generate original, innovative solutions to difficult or unusual situations
• Identify and locate information and facts which are necessary and relevant for the purposes of evaluating a claim
• Financial and business acumen and awareness of financial responsibility
• Quickly change direction when working on multiple projects or issues
• Properly document investigation findings and preserve evidence in accordance with internal and external laws and procedures
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Assume a methodical approach to a given situation and develop a systematic procedure as a response
• Develop effective negotiation strategies and prepare a plan of action
• Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships including competitors
• Actively contributes towards continuously improving performance and mentor team with feedback, on-the-job skill enhancement opportunities and career advice
• Build and establish constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communication
• Utilize effective communication skills to influence and persuade decision makers
• Manage a diverse and extensive portfolio of Construction liability claims with varying levels of complexity and activity.
• Collaborate with internal resources to resolve difficult claims situations and drive resolution opportunities with internal and external stakeholders
• Juris Doctorate
• Experience handling Construction liability matters including Auto Liability, General Liability and Construction Defect claims.
• Advanced working knowledge of current and possible future Construction products, policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting the business and organization; knows how the business works
• Advanced working knowledge of relevant Construction claims legal and technical knowledge for all US jurisdictions
• Advanced working knowledge of insurance policy and contract language
• Advanced working knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources
• Advanced working knowledge of experts in field of concentration, including attorneys, mediators, judges and experts

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio exclusively of high severity claims which includes conducting fact, liability and loss investigations and interpreting insurance contracts in an effective and efficient manner
• Evaluate and negotiate the resolution of assigned claims in a timely manner, within appropriate authority and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, statutes, best practices and Department of Insurance (DOI) compliance
• Drive the highest level of customer care, responsiveness, and satisfaction when managing assigned claims to deliver superior claim outcomes
• Collaborate with outside representative counsel to formulate litigation strategy ensuring achievement of desired outcome and effective litigation management strategies
• Directs and manage external advisors and vendors including legal service professionals, discovery vendors, data and security experts and consultants.
• Oversee projects and planning surrounding departmental initiatives to achieve strategic objectives
• Analyze, develop and determine appropriate case reserves on all assigned claim files and recommend changes where necessary to ensure actuarial accuracy
• Advise on specific Construction areas of specialization and coordinates efforts to disseminate information and guide learning and thought leadership in those areas; serve as the subject matter expert
• Represent QBE by participating in and attending industry seminars or authoring articles pertaining to Construction subjects
• Collaborate with Underwriters to identify, understand and address novel or complex risks to appropriately price and negotiate terms including participation in sales calls and requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Manage relationships with external vendors to deliver accurate, timely, and cost effective solutions.
• Take ownership for personal development and career planning, and development of required skills, tools, techniques, and technology to continually add value to the organization.
• Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level