Senior Claim Litigation Specialist - Construction Defect

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services and insurance company in the United States is seeking a Senior Claim Litigation Specialist to manage large construction defect claims. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in handling high-value claims and strong negotiation skills. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model, with office presence required from Monday to Thursday and work-from-home on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in handling large claims exceeding $500,000.
• Proven ability in managing investigations and developing action plans.
• Effective presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Construction Defect claims.
• Negotiate claim settlements within authority limits.
• Prepare and present large loss reports.

Skills

Handling Construction Defect claims

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of tort and contract law

Tools

Legal billing software

Claim systems

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Position

Senior Claim Litigation Specialist – Construction Defect at W. R. Berkley Corporation

Company Details

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

Responsibilities

Hybrid Model: Mon‑Thurs in office, Fri‑work from home.

• Manage a caseload of Construction Defect and Major Case General Liability claims, including coverage analysis, investigation, damage evaluation, litigation management, reserving, and resolution.
• Develop positive relationships with defense counsel and work with them to design cost‑effective litigation strategies and action plans, directing counsel to execute strategies.
• Prepare and present large loss reports.
• Complete decision trees to aid detailed reserving analysis.
• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
• Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences and trials.
• Draft timely Reservation of Rights, Coverage Disclaimer, Tender Response Letters and other complex correspondence.
• Interpret subcontract agreements.
• Maintain an effective diary system and document claim file activities per established procedures.
• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Handle files in compliance with state regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to insureds, agents and other internal and external customers.
• Perform administrative functions such as document preparation, expense accounts and time off reporting as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of prior experience handling large Construction Defect and Third‑Party General Liability claims with aggregated exposure of more than $500,000.
• Proven ability to identify and address coverage issues, conduct complex investigations, manage reserves promptly and develop detailed action plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of tort and contract law in our operating states.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of legal billing software, claim systems, spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
• Self‑directed with the ability to work independently.
• Adjuster licenses in the states of NC, SC, and GA.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Financial Services and Insurance