Contracts & Risk Analyst (Architects, Engineers, Construction)

edgewoodpartnersinsurancecenter; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking a Contracts and Risk Analyst to support brokers and client executives in architecture, engineering and construction insurance, contracts, claims and risk management. The role emphasizes contracts and claims management within the Risk Management Team.

Hybrid to office locations include Alpharetta GA, Chicago IL, McLean VA, New York City, or St. Louis MO; Alpharetta preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in contract administration, claims review, risk management or legal services in AEC industry.
• Paralegal certification or JD is preferred; active state bar membership desirable.
• Strong written/verbal communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review design, consulting and construction contracts to identify risk exposures.
• Advise clients on risks, insurability and risk mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate with clients and counsel to finalize risk and insurance provisions.
• Coordinate with brokers on contractual insurance requirements and policy interpretation.
• Support claim recognition, reporting and coordination with carriers and clients.

Skills

Contract administration

Risk management

Claims review

Legal services

Client communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Paralegal Certification/JD

Job description

Come join our team!

There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and \"bring it\" every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have \"the right stuff\" - people who know what they want and aren't afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Contracts and Risk Analyst role will support insurance brokers and client executives specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction contractor insurance, contracts, claims, and risk management. This role will be focused primarily on contracts and claims management. As a member of our Risk Management Team, you will work alongside insurance industry veterans and experienced construction attorneys and paralegals in the delivery of industry-leading insurance and risk management services. Our clients design, construct, and litigate over some of the most interesting and complex construction projects in the world.

LOCATION: Hybrid to one of the following office locations - Alpharetta GA, Chicago IL, McLean VA, New York City, or St. Louis MO. Preference is for Alpharetta GA where the team is based. https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/locations/

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Required: At least 3+ years of experience performing contract administration, claims review, risk management, and/or legal services for architecture, engineering and/or construction industry.


• Preferred : Paralegal Certification and/or Juris Doctorate degree from ABA-approved program. Candidates with Juris Doctorate must be active member in good standing of at least one state bar.


• Insurance industry experience is nice to have but not required.


• Candidates with strong, professional communication skills - both written and verbal - to interact with all levels of the internal organization, as well as external clients.


• Strong time management skills and self-starter, someone who understands what needs to be done and proactively takes it on.


• High attention to detail and thoroughness.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Review and analyze design, consulting, and construction contracts to identify contractual risk exposures and provide practical advice to clients and prospective clients regarding risks, insurability, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Engage with clients and their in-house/outside counsel, clients' customers, and other relevant stakeholders as necessary to negotiate and finalize contractual risk and insurance provisions.


• Work with other attorneys and paralegals in the administration of contract analysis services.


• Coordinate with broker teams regarding contractual insurance requirements, insurance policy interpretation, and various complex insurance and risk management issues.


• Assist clients in the recognition and reporting of claims and circumstances across all coverage lines handled by Greyling.


• Monitor client losses by interfacing with insurance carriers and prepare claim summaries.


• Participate in client claims reviews, including management of claims notes and action items.


• Coordinate with broker teams regarding claims during pre-renewal and renewal of clients' insurance programs.


• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about insurance for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and the ability to apply that knowledge efficiently and effectively in serving our clients.


• Be an active and contributing member of our Risk Management Team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required : Associate's Degree or higher. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.


• Preferred: Paralegal Certification and/or Juris Doctorate degree from ABA-approved program. Candidates with Juris Doctorate must be active member in good standing of at least one state bar.


• Required: At least 3+ years of experience performing contract administration, claims review, risk management, and/or legal services for architecture, engineering and/or construction industry.


• Prior insurance industry experience is nice to have but not required.

May be required to obtain Property and Casualty agent/producer license(s) or other professio