Senior Claims Specialist, Construction (Open to remote)

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This position will be responsible for the resolution of moderate to high complexity and moderate to high exposure claims which can be subject to disputes that must be resolved in mediation or litigation. The primary purpose of this job is to handle claims from coverage enquiry through legal liability assessment (where relevant) and quantum analysis, to timely and accurate resolution; ensuring mitigation of indemnity and expense exposure while communicating developments and outcomes as necessary to all internal and external stakeholders. The position will have increased responsibility for decision making within their authority and work with minimal oversight and will provide training and be a technical referral point for other team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of damages
• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims
• Contributes to maintenance of claims guidelines and best practice procedures
• Coordinates loss information for business stakeholders and presents information during meetings with underwriters and/or insureds when applicable
• Delivers technical training to colleagues and external contacts as appropriate
• Directs and monitors assignments to experts and outside counsel, ensures effective vendor and litigation management on moderate to high complexity claims including demonstrable savings
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure
• Negotiates and settles claims typically in litigation either directly or indirectly
• Participates in special projects or assists other team members as requested
• Prepare coverage position letters on matters typically in litigation without assistance of outside coverage counsel.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information
• Present at roundtables to senior claims leaders and underwriters on cases going to trial
• Provides timely service throughout the life cycle of the claim by meeting all service level agreements, initiating timely contact to all appropriate parties, and responding to incoming inquiries according to company policy and procedures.
• Sets reserves within authority or makes …