Claims Manager, Construction Defect

Starr Insurance Companies; Alpharetta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies is seeking an experienced Construction Defect Claims Manager to oversee nationwide claims. The role requires prompt coverage analysis, liability determinations, and diligent investigation of damages, with reserves evaluated accordingly.

The position involves attending mediations, settlement conferences, and potentially trials, while coordinating with profit center leaders, underwriters, actuaries, and reinsurers on trends and individual claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 7 years of experience handling Construction Defect claims.
• Superior negotiation and litigation management skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have a proactive approach.
• Travel may be required and licenses obtained where needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect claims nationwide involving Starr insureds.
• Perform prompt coverage analysis, determine liability and defenses, investigate damages, and evaluate reserves.
• Attend virtual and in-person mediations and settlement conferences to negotiate settlements; may attend trials.
• Collaborate with profit center leaders, underwriters, actuaries, and reinsurers on trends and developments for individual claims.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Claims Manager, Construction DefectApplylocations: Alpharetta, GA: Houston, TX: Chicago, IL: Scottsdale, AZ: Philadelphia, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 13 Days Agojob requisition id: JR4334**Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.****Starr is looking for an experienced construction defect claim manager to join our team.**Preferred Location: Atlanta or AlpharettaAlternate Locations: Houston, Chicago, Scottsdale, or PhiladelphiaResponsibilities:The Construction Defect Claims Manager will be responsible for handling construction defect claims throughout the United States involving Starr insureds. The claims require prompt coverage analysis, determination of liability and defenses, investigation of alleged damages, and timely reserve evaluation.The claim manager will be required to attend virtual and in person mediations and settlement conferences to negotiate cost-effective settlements, and potentially attend trials.The claim manager will interact with respective profit center leaders, underwriters, actuaries, and reinsurers on trends, developments, and individual claims.Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree* At least 7 years of experience handing Construction Defect claims* Superior negotiation and litigation management skills* Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite* Must have a pro-active approach* Travel may be required and will vary depending on business needs and caseload* Insurance adjuster licenses must be obtained where needed. Candidates who are already broadly licensed are preferred.Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.