New Job Opening: Senior Casualty Claims Examiner - Construction Defect in San Diego, CA

Job Description

Senior Casualty Claims Examiner - Construction Defect

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Casualty Claims Examiner specializing in Construction Defect to join a dynamic and growing team. This is a fully remote position that offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claims handling, particularly in construction defect cases, and will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 per year (up to $150,000 for exceptional candidates)


• Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Flexible working hours
  
  
  • Professional development opportunities
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 120 claims, primarily involving construction defect and third-party property damage.


• Conduct thorough coverage analysis and draft coverage position letters.


• Collaborate with co-carriers to determine time on risk, case values, and resolution strategies.


• Perform liability investigations and ensure compliance with Department of Insurance (DOI) regulations.


• Assign and work closely with defense counsel to develop litigation plans and budgets.


• Retain and coordinate experts within agreed-upon budgets.


• Establish and maintain timely indemnity and expense reserves, revisiting adequacy as needed.


• Prepare and submit authority requests for cases exceeding personal authority limits, including comprehensive reports and verbal presentations.


• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as necessary.


• Stay informed on changes in case law and industry trends.


• Provide support to underwriting and other business partners.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.


• Professional designations such as CPCU, AIC, or SCLA are a plus.


• Minimum of 10 years of overall claims handling experience, with at least 5 years specializing in construction defect cases.


• Must hold or be able to obtain required state licenses (home state license required; licenses in TX, FL, and CA preferred).


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently in a less structured, collaborative environment.


• Commitment to obtaining a California license within the first 90 days (support and resources provided).

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