Remote General Liability Claims Adjuster - Construction

Cottingham & Butler; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Equipment provided and tech support

Onboarding and training

Job summary

Cottingham & Butler Claims Services seeks a General Liability Claims Adjuster with construction defect exposure experience. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve claims while collaborating with insureds, claimants, attorneys, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve fair outcomes.

This role offers 100% remote work, comprehensive onboarding, and ongoing training to help you develop specialized expertise in General Liability and construction defect claims.

Qualifications

• 1+ years handling General Liability claims; construction defect experience preferred.
• Familiar 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

Investigation

Time management

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Claims management systems

Job description

Cottingham & Butler Claims Services seeks a General Liability Claims Adjuster with construction defect exposure experience. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve claims while collaborating with insureds, claimants, attorneys, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve fair outcomes.

This role offers 100% remote work, comprehensive onboarding, and ongoing training to help you develop specialized expertise in General Liability and construction defect claims.