Senior Claims Rep - GL & Construction Defect

The Jonus Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jonus Group is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist to manage a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims, including construction defect losses. The role emphasizes claims handling, litigation management, and settlement strategies with authority to resolve claims within limits.

Candidates should have 5+ years in commercial casualty claims, 2+ years handling a litigated desk, and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of commercial casualty claims handling experience.
• 2+ years managing a litigated desk.
• Experience with GL and/or commercial auto claims.
• Adjuster license preferred; travel ability required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims, including construction defect losses.
• Investigate claims to evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and exposure.
• Analyze policies, reports, statements, medical records, and other docs for resolution.
• Develop and execute claim resolution, settlement, and reserving strategies within authority.
• Negotiate settlements to achieve appropriate outcomes.
• Communicate coverage positions and claim decisions to insureds, brokers, and counsel.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials as needed.
• Authorize payments within delegated authority and maintain complete documentation.
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk engineering, and internal partners to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Claims Specialist - (GL & Construction Defect)

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Claims Specialist to join a team. This role involves managing a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims, including construction defect losses.. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claims handling, litigation management, and settlement strategies.

Job Description

Senior Claims Specialist - (GL & Construction Defect)

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Claims Specialist to join a team. This role involves managing a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims, including construction defect losses.. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claims handling, litigation management, and settlement strategies.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000+ (depending on experience)
• Bonuses:
  • Variable bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Profit-sharing bonus (up to 3%)
• Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims, including small to medium-sized construction defect losses.
• Investigate claims to evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and exposure.
• Obtain and analyze policies, reports, statements, medical records, expert opinions, and other documentation necessary for claim resolution.
• Develop and execute effective claim resolution, settlement, and reserving strategies within assigned authority.
• Analyze and negotiate settlements to achieve appropriate claim outcomes.
• Communicate coverage positions and claim decisions to insureds, claimants, brokers, legal counsel, and business partners.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, settlement conferences, and trials as needed.
• Authorize payments within delegated authority and ensure timely and accurate claim handling.Maintain complete and accurate claim documentation, correspondence, reports, and settlement records.
• Collaborate with underwriting, marketing, risk engineering, and other internal partners to strengthen customer relationships and improve business results.
• Serve as a resource on casualty claims handling, coverage analysis, litigation management, and settlement strategies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of commercial casualty claims handling experience.
  • Experience handling commercial general liability and/or commercial auto claims.
  • 2+ years of experience managing a litigated desk.
  • Exposure to claims ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.
  • Familiarity with industries such as oil & gas, underground tank, environmental, and construction.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of policy interpretation, coverage analysis, reserving practices, and litigation management.
• Licensing: Adjuster license preferred (home state license in TX or FL is advantageous; assistance will be provided to obtain licenses if needed).
• Other Requirements: Ability to travel as needed.