Claims Specialist – Latent Construction Defect and Environmental
Sentry
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Stevens Point • Tennessee • Wisconsin • United States
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About the role
- Verify historic coverage, if needed, and investigate long-tail losses.
- Evaluate damages, determine liability and set reserves.
- Work with selected defense counsel and co-carriers in the investigation and preparation of the defense.
- Detect potential problems or trends and refer to appropriate level for resolution.
- Determine if contribution and subrogation potential exists and take necessary steps.
- Accurately document claims files, capturing and updating relevant data.
- Evaluate, negotiate settlements and pay claims within assigned authority limits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience; Juris Doctor is beneficial.
- 5+ years of insurance-related work experience, preferably managing litigated general liability claims.
- Previous insurance experience handling latent liability claims involving construction defect, environmental, or toxic tort litigation is preferred.
- Analytical abilities to review, exercise judgement, and evaluate claims.
- Knowledge of current and historic liability insurance policies and coverages.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in personal computer, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Benefits
- Flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model.
- Laptop and equipment provided for home office.
- Meal Subsidy for associates reporting to the office.
- 401(K) plan with dollar for dollar match on first eight percent.
- Tuition Reimbursement program for career development through Sentry University.
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan including Volunteer-Time off.
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and Health and Wellness benefits.
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
claims evaluationliability determinationsettlement negotiationclaims documentationsubrogationcoverage analysislong-tail loss investigationdamage assessmentinsurance policy knowledgeanalytical abilities
Soft Skills
judgmentconfidentialityproblem detectioncommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeJuris Doctor