Senior Construction Defect Claims Specialist – CGL

Knight Insurance Group

Senior Construction Defect Claims Specialist managing complex general liability claims for Knight Insurance in California. It involves strategic resolution with defense counsel in high-exposure environments.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing a portfolio of complex construction defect claims from inception through resolution
Analyzing CGL coverage, endorsements, exclusions, and contractual risk transfer
Handling multi-party and litigated matters with a strategic, resolution-focused mindset
Setting and adjusting reserves based on exposure analysis and litigation posture
Selecting and managing defense counsel and expert vendors
Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations within authority
Preparing thorough coverage analyses and recommendations when higher authority is required
Identifying and pursuing subrogation or contribution opportunities
Collaborating with underwriting, legal, and management on emerging exposure trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of commercial general liability claims experience
Strong background in construction defect, including litigated and multi-party matters
Demonstrated experience handling California construction defect claims
Deep understanding of CGL coverage interpretation and risk transfer analysis
Experience working with defense counsel and participating in mediation
Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Ability to manage a complex caseload independently
Active adjuster license (or ability to obtain where required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, LTD, and Flexible Spending Account
401K and Employee Stock Ownership Program (employer matching)
UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)
Tickets at Work - discounts on entertainment, travel, and more
AT&T Wireless discounts
Midway Rent a Car discount (California Only)
Dell Member Purchase Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

CGL coverage analysisrisk transfer analysiscoverage analysissubrogationlitigation managementclaims managementtechnical writinganalytical skillsexposure analysisnegotiation

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetresolution-focusedcollaborationindependent managementcommunication

Certifications

adjuster license