Remote General Liability Adjuster — Construction Defect

Cottingham & Butler; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Equipment provided

Onboarding & training

Career development

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cottingham & Butler Claims Services is seeking a General Liability Claims Adjuster with construction defect expertise for a fully remote role in Wisconsin. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle liability claims while collaborating with insureds, claimants, attorneys, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve fair outcomes.

The role emphasizes building specialized knowledge in General Liability and Construction Defect claims, supported by onboarding and ongoing training in a

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience handling General Liability claims; construction defect experience preferred.
• Familiarity with state-specific claims handling regulations and licensing requirements.
• Ability to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve liability claims.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Effective negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and claims management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of General Liability claims, including construction defect exposures.
• Investigate claims to determine liability, damages, and coverage implications.
• Gather and analyze claim documentation, reports, contracts, and supporting evidence.
• Communicate effectively with insureds, claimants, attorneys, contractors, experts, and clients throughout the claims process.
• Evaluate claim exposure and develop appropriate resolution strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward timely, cost-effective claim resolutions.
• Maintain accurate claim documentation and file management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, licensing requirements, and client service expectations.

Skills

General Liability

Construction defect

Negotiation

Communication

Claims software

Microsoft Office

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cottingham & Butler Claims Services is seeking a General Liability Claims Adjuster with construction defect expertise for a fully remote role in Wisconsin. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle liability claims while collaborating with insureds, claimants, attorneys, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve fair outcomes.

The role emphasizes building specialized knowledge in General Liability and Construction Defect claims, supported by onboarding and ongoing training in a