Sr. Casualy Claims Examiner

Howden•New York, IL

6d•$125,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

DUAL North America is seeking a Senior Casualty Examiner for the Construction Defect Claims team. At DUAL, Sr. Casualty Examiners play a critical role in managing moderate to high exposure claims with accuracy and efficiency, while complying with state regulatory requirements. In this role, you will investigate claims, analyze policy coverages, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure claim resolution. Supporting the Construct Defect Claims team, you will independently manage moderate to high exposure claims involving alleged defects in residential and commercial construction.

Requirements

7+ years of construction defect claims experience is required with consistent high level of performance and achievement
Must be licensed or have the ability to become licensed in all required states
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Advanced knowledge of end-to-end claims handling, including litigation
Knowledge of industry trends and legal developments affecting claims handling
Ability to manage multiple claims and competing priorities
Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and legal environments
Complete assigned tasks correctly, on time and able to learn quickly
Self-motivated and demonstrating attention to detail
Be able to work independently for extended periods
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as general business understanding
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Professional designations (CPCU, SCLA, AIC, JD) are a plus

Responsibilities

Make initial contacts with interest parties
Handle moderate to high exposure construction defect claims involving residential and commercial projects.
Analyze coverage and draft coverage position letters as needed
Conduct liability investigations
Comply with DOI regulations
Retain and coordinate with defense counsel and experts to develop and execute agreed-upon litigation strategies, while managing plans and budgets to ensure effective case resolution
Coordinate the retention of experts, subject to an agreed upon budget
Establish timely indemnity and expense reserves based on an exposure analysis that is documented in the claim file, revisiting reserve adequacy on a continual basis
Draft well written and comprehensive captioned reports to request reserve and settlement authority on higher exposure cases that outline all critical aspects of the case in preparation for roundtable presentations to the carrier partners
Travel up to 10% to attend mediations, settlements conferences and trials on appropriate cases
Keep current on key changes in case law and industry trends
Assist underwriting and other business partners