Senior Construction Defect Claims Examiner – Remote

Howden; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Casualty Claims Examiner for Construction Defect to manage moderate to high exposure claims with precision and regulatory compliance.

You will investigate claims, analyze coverages, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive timely resolutions. The role supports the Construct Defect Claims team, handling residential and commercial construction defects, with travel up to 10% for mediations and trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional designations (CPCU, SCLA, AIC, JD) are a plus.
• 7+ years of construction defect claims experience is required.
• Must be licensed or become licensed in all required states.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Advanced knowledge of end-to-end claims handling, including litigation.

Responsibilities

• Make initial contacts with interest parties.
• Handle moderate to high exposure construction defect claims.
• Analyze coverage and draft coverage position letters.
• Conduct liability investigations.
• Comply with DOI regulations.
• Retain and coordinate with defense counsel and experts to develop litigation strategies.
• Coordinate retention of experts with budget.
• Establish reserves based on exposure analysis.
• Draft reports for reserve and settlement authority.
• Travel up to 10% for mediations and trials.
• Stay updated on case law and industry trends.
• Assist underwriting and other partners.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Detail oriented

Claims handling

Litigation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU

SCLA

AIC

JD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Casualty Claims Examiner for Construction Defect to manage moderate to high exposure claims with precision and regulatory compliance.

You will investigate claims, analyze coverages, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive timely resolutions. The role supports the Construct Defect Claims team, handling residential and commercial construction defects, with travel up to 10% for mediations and trials.