Senior Environmental & Construction Claims Leader (Remote)

Amerisure; Farmington Hills (MI); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Performance-based incentive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Amerisure is seeking a Senior Environmental & Construction Defect Claims Specialist to manage a high-complexity portfolio across environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims. This remote role emphasizes strategic analysis, effective negotiation, and leadership in multi-jurisdiction environments.

You will investigate coverage and liability, adjust loss reserves, participate in mediations, and advise on outside defense counsel while ensuring superior claims outcomes in line with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 10 years of commercial claims experience, including 7 years with moderate to high complexity and exposure environmental and toxic tort claims, and 5 years handling litigated files and directing outside defense and coverage counsel.
• Construction defect claims handling experience preferred but not required.
• Industry accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly handle an assigned portfolio of litigated and non-litigated environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims presenting high complexity across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents and policyholders through clear, proactive communication and meticulous file documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations to analyze coverage, liability, and damages.
• Develop and execute action plans to achieve desired resolutions and early settlements when possible.
• Identify and evaluate risk transfer and adjust loss reserves as information evolves.
• Engage in mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate preferred

Job description

Amerisure is seeking a Senior Environmental & Construction Defect Claims Specialist to manage a high-complexity portfolio across environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims. This remote role emphasizes strategic analysis, effective negotiation, and leadership in multi-jurisdiction environments.

You will investigate coverage and liability, adjust loss reserves, participate in mediations, and advise on outside defense counsel while ensuring superior claims outcomes in line with