Senior Environmental & Construction Defect Claims Specialist (Remote)

Amerisure Insurance Company; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Environmental & Construction Defect Claims Specialist to manage a portfolio of highly complex environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims. This remote role requires handling across multiple jurisdictions and supervising outside defense and coverage counsel as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (J.D. preferred), 10 years of commercial claims experience with 7 years in high complexity environments, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 10 years of commercial claims experience including high complexity exposure
• Experience in environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims
• Ability to lead discussions and communicate results to a non-technical audience
• Travel up to 20% overnight

Responsibilities

• Directly handle a portfolio of high complexity environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build strong relationships with agents and policyholders with thorough file documentation.
• Investigate and evaluate coverage, liability, and damages throughout the claim lifecycle.
• Influence outcomes by developing action plans and pursuing early resolution when appropriate.
• Provide oversight and guidance for high severity/high complexity claims, including mediations and trials.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate preferred

Job description

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best "A" (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

Amerisure has an opening for a Senior Environmental & Construction Defect Claims Specialist. This role will work remotely. The ideal candidate will possess the following skill set.

Summary Statement

Manage a portfolio of claims presenting high complexity and exposure to ensure Industry Leading Customer Experience through exceptional service, unmatched relationships and superior claims outcomes. Contribute to the achievement of Claims department goals, established to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.

Essential Tasks / Major Duties

• Directly handle an assigned portfolio of litigated and non-litigated environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims presenting high complexity and exposure across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents and policyholders through being inclusive, communicative, accessible, and maintaining relevant, insightful, and informative file documentation.
• Conduct relevant, creative, and comprehensive investigation and evaluation on coverage, liability, and damages throughout the life of the claim by analyzing material facts, circumstances, and developments applying applicable law and legal principles.
• Positively influence claims outcomes through developing, continuously adjusting, and executing on action plans designed to achieve desired resolutions.
• Identify and pursue early resolution when appropriate.
• Identify and evaluate risk transfer.
• Proactively establish and adjust loss reserves throughout the life of the claim based on newly identified and material information and developments in order to reflect probable ultimate exposure.
• Report on and present large losses during file conferences and claim reviews.
• Provide technical oversight and direction as needed and serve as a subject matter expert for high severity/high complexity claims.
• Participate in mediations and settlement conferences and attend trials.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Maintain current knowledge of multijurisdictional legal and regulatory claims developments and trends.
• Engage in/external resources as needed to achieve optimal claims outcomes while monitoring and mitigating costs.
• Adjudicate claims in accordance with Amerisure claims guidelines and quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Extensive knowledge of current contract and coverage laws in multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in TX, FL, GA, SC, and AZ, with a proven ability to handle claims in new or less familiar jurisdictions.
• Ability to lead discussions, make presentations, and communicate technical results to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function in a changing environment.
• Willingness to take on new assignments as required.
• Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within the department, across the organization, and with external customers.
• Industry accreditation preferred.
• Ability to obtain appropriate state licensing as required.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 20%.

Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice.

We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.