Senior Construction Defect Claims Lead — In-Office

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Group is seeking a Senior Construction Technical Claims Specialist Team Lead to adjudicate complex construction defect claims from offices in Albany, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, or Richmond, or remotely where allowed. This 100% in-office role requires deep technical knowledge and leadership to drive profitable outcomes.

Candidates should have 7+ years in construction defect claims, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain licenses in multiple jurisdictions within 120

Qualifications

• Seven years' experience adjudicating construction defect claims with exposure of $100,000 or more.
• Bachelor's degree required; substitutions possible with designations or extra experience.
• Licenses in multiple jurisdictions; ability to obtain licenses in required jurisdictions within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate construction defect claims at high authority limits with technical complexity.
• Report trends and developments to senior management and underwriters.
• Analyze claims forms, policies, endorsements, and client instructions to determine coverage.
• Investigate claims promptly, interviewing involved parties.
• Manage claims in litigation and ensure timely resolution.
• Set claim reserves considering policy wording and reserving impact.
• Identify loss drivers and trends to reduce frequency and severity.

Skills

Construction defects

Claims adjudication

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Insurance designations

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Argo Group is seeking a Senior Construction Technical Claims Specialist Team Lead to adjudicate complex construction defect claims from offices in Albany, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, or Richmond, or remotely where allowed. This 100% in-office role requires deep technical knowledge and leadership to drive profitable outcomes.

Candidates should have 7+ years in construction defect claims, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain licenses in multiple jurisdictions within 120