Senior Claims Specialist – Construction Defect
Crum & Forster
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $55,800 - $104,900 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Receive claim assignments, verify and determine applicability of coverage.
- Ability to not only interpret complex coverage issues, but possess the ability to write appropriate reservation of rights and declination of coverage letters.
- Determine the method and extent of investigation for each claim as required by company Best Practices.
- Review and manage claim files, as assigned, for adequacy and timeliness of investigation, evaluation and reserve, and maintain a timely diary for each claim.
- Evaluate and adjust claims within the adjuster’s authority level.
- Report directly on technical matters to supervisor or management.
- Evaluate and manage litigated claims, determine future course of handling and proper method of disposition.
- Consult with the assigned Manager, Director or Coverage unit on those claims in which assistance and consultation is needed, as well as on those claims which exceed assigned authority.
- Assess risk transfer potential and development of information required to successfully address tender issues.
- Assess recovery potential and development of information required to successfully pursue recovery.
- Accountable for the equitable and prompt adjustment and management of assigned claims to disposition in accordance with company Best Practices.
- Responsible for providing superior customer service to all agents, insureds, and others encountered during the claims handling process.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years Construction Defect claims or similar legal experience.
- College degree is required or equivalent experience.
- An insurance designation and/or insurance related courses are a plus.
- Obtain and maintain required state licenses.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
- Computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs a must.
- Travel occasionally required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401K employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision.
- A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
claims adjustmentcoverage interpretationinvestigation methodsclaims evaluationlitigated claims managementrisk assessmentrecovery assessmentcustomer service
Soft skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
insurance designationstate licenses