Senior Construction Defect Claims Lead

Argo; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 151,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Group is seeking a Senior Construction Defect Technical Claims Specialist Team Lead to adjudicate complex construction defect claims. This 100% in-office role may be based in Albany, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, or Richmond, with remote options only in limited states.

The candidate will lead investigations, settlements, and reserves while guiding junior staff. The position requires a deep knowledge of construction defect claims, 7+ years experience, a Bachelor's degree, and

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 may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate construction defect claims at high authority limits with major impact.
• Conduct information gathering, analysis and investigation to resolve issues.
• Report trends and developments to senior management and underwriters.
• Determine coverage under policy by analyzing forms, endorsements and client instructions.
• Investigate claims promptly and thoroughly with involved parties.
• Manage claims in litigation and ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Set reserves considering policy wordings and reserving processes.
• Identify loss drivers and trends to reduce frequency and severity.

Skills

Construction defect claims

Client communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Insurance licenses (multi-jurisdiction)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Argo Group is seeking a Senior Construction Defect Technical Claims Specialist Team Lead to adjudicate complex construction defect claims. This 100% in-office role may be based in Albany, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, or Richmond, with remote options only in limited states.

The candidate will lead investigations, settlements, and reserves while guiding junior staff. The position requires a deep knowledge of construction defect claims, 7+ years experience, a Bachelor's degree, and