Claims Examiner Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities