Senior Casualty Claims Examiner - Construction Defect

The Jonus Group; Naples (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking a Senior Casualty Claims Examiner – Construction Defect for a fully remote role based in the United States. The ideal candidate will lead coverage analysis, litigation management, and resolution strategies for construction defect claims, handling a high-volume caseload with independence and professional designation support.

The position requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 10+ years in claims with 5+ years in construction defect, and licenses in applicable states;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of overall claims experience, with 5+ years in construction defect claims.
• Licensed or able to obtain licenses in required states (home state preferred; TX, FL, CA preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 120 construction defect claims.
• Conduct coverage analysis and draft coverage position letters.
• Evaluate and resolve construction defect and third-party property damage claims.
• Collaborate with co-carriers to determine time on risk, case values, and resolution strategies.
• Conduct liability investigations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assign defense counsel and formulate litigation plans and budgets.
• Coordinate retention of experts within budgets.
• Establish and revisit indemnity and expense reserves based on exposure.
• Prepare and present authority requests for cases exceeding authority.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as needed.

Skills

Casualty claims

Construction defect claims

Coverage analysis

Litigation management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CPCU / AIC / SCLA certifications

Job description

Senior Casualty Claims Examiner - Construction Defect

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Casualty Claims Examiner - Construction Defect to join a dynamic and growing team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction defect claims handling, with a focus on coverage analysis, litigation management, and resolution strategies. If you are passionate about claims management and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 per year
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Casualty Claims Examiner, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of approximately 120 construction defect claims.
• Conducting coverage analysis and drafting coverage position letters.
• Evaluating and resolving construction defect and third-party property damage claims.
• Collaborating with co-carriers to determine time on risk, case values, and resolution strategies.
• Conducting liability investigations and ensuring compliance with DOI regulations.
• Assigning defense counsel and formulating litigation plans and budgets.
• Coordinating the retention of experts within agreed-upon budgets.
• Establishing and revisiting indemnity and expense reserves based on exposure analysis.
• Preparing and presenting authority requests for cases exceeding personal authority limits.
• Attending mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as necessary.
• Staying current on changes in case law and industry trends.
• Assisting underwriting and other business partners as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following qualifications:

• 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 experience, with at least 5 years in construction defect claims handling.
• Strong background in casualty claims and litigation management.
• Must be licensed or able to obtain licenses in all required states (home state license required; TX, FL, and CA licenses preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a less structured, collaborative environment.
• Commitment to obtaining a California claims license within the first 90 days (support and costs provided).

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