Senior Construction Defect Claims Lead

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; Indiana; On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Group is seeking a Senior Construction Technical Claims Specialist Team Lead to adjudicate our most complex construction defect claims from one of several offices, including Albany, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, or Richmond (VA). A fully remote option is available, with restrictions for AK, DE, HI, KY, MI, MS, MT, ND, SD, or VT.

This is a 100% in-office role requiring on-site presence during business hours.

Qualifications

• Seven years' experience adjudicating construction defect claims with exposure of $100,000 or more.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required. Two or more insurance designations or four additional years of related experience adjudicating commercial general liability bodily injury claims beyond the minimum experience required above may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Licenses in multiple jurisdictions. Applicants either need to possess a General Adjusting License in Florida, Texas or Wyoming or currently be licensed in multiple other jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate construction defect claims at the highest authority limits with technical complexity.
• Conduct detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to resolve issues.
• Report to senior management and underwriters on claims trends and developments.
• Analyze claims forms, policies and endorsements to determine policy coverage.
• Investigate claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing involved parties.
• Manage claims in litigation and set claim reserves.
• Identify loss drivers and trends to reduce frequency and severity through data analysis.

Skills

Construction defect knowledge

Claims adjudication

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Licenses in multiple jurisdictions

Job description

Argo Group is seeking a Senior Construction Technical Claims Specialist Team Lead to adjudicate our most complex construction defect claims from one of several offices, including Albany, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, or Richmond (VA). A fully remote option is available, with restrictions for AK, DE, HI, KY, MI, MS, MT, ND, SD, or VT.

This is a 100% in-office role requiring on-site presence during business hours.