Senior CGL Claims Adjuster - Construction Defect

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Construction Defect Adjuster to handle end-to-end CGL claims, including complex coverage analysis, liability determinations, and risk transfer across multiple jurisdictions. The role emphasizes proactive file management, settlements, and collaboration with defense counsel.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CGL experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in claims systems and MS Office, with licensing as required. Extensive regulatory compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and appropriate adjuster licensing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of commercial general liability claims handling experience.
• Strong knowledge of CGL coverage, policy interpretation and jurisdictional differences.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage a full caseload of CGL claims, including premises liability, slip-and-fall, product liability and construction-related losses.
• Drive timely claim resolution through proactive file management and documentation.
• Analyze complex policy language to determine coverage applicability and draft coverage position letters.
• Oversee litigation matters and coordinate with defense counsel and clients.
• Negotiate settlements within delegated authority and assess liability and damages.
• Identify risk transfer opportunities and pursue subrogation where feasible.
• Maintain proactive communication with insureds, claimants, brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and internal quality standards.

Skills

CGL coverage interpretation

Litigated claims

Risk transfer strategies

Negotiation & settlements

Policy interpretation

Contractual indemnity

Subrogation opportunities

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Claims systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Adjuster licensing as required by jurisdiction(s)

Tools

MS Office

Claims systems

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring a Construction Defect Adjuster to handle end-to-end CGL claims, including complex coverage analysis, liability determinations, and risk transfer across multiple jurisdictions. The role emphasizes proactive file management, settlements, and collaboration with defense counsel.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of CGL experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in claims systems and MS Office, with licensing as required. Extensive regulatory compliance is expected.