Senior Claims Rep - GL & Construction Defect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Variable bonus

Profit-sharing bonus (up to 3%)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Commuter benefits

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. You will assess coverage, liability, damages, and exposure.

The role requires 5+ years of casualty claims handling experience, experience managing litigated desks, and proficiency in settlement strategies, negotiations, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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)

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.