Senior Liab. Claims Examiner - Construction Defect (Remote)

Crawford & Company; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH Opportunity

Employee Benefits

Bonus Opportunity

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Crawford & Company in the United States seeks a Senior Construction Defect Claims Examiner - Liability to handle complex liability claims with autonomy. You will analyze coverages, set reserves, negotiate settlements, and partner with defense counsel while mentoring new hires. Licensing is required.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4–8 years of experience; strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4–8 years experience in Claims or a similar organization.
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of internal and external clients.
• Industry designations: IIA, AIC, AEI, and/or CPCU preferred.
• License requirements: per state or jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex liability claims with autonomy.
• Analyze coverage, determine liability, manage reserves, and negotiate settlements.
• Partner with defense counsel on litigated matters and mentor new hires.
• Establish reserves, authorize payments within authority, and ensure timely disbursements.
• Develop subrogation and third-party recovery potential and follow reclaim procedures.
• Prepare reports for clients, carriers, and management; participate in claim reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Independent work

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Training/Mentoring

Licensing requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Crawford & Company in the United States seeks a Senior Construction Defect Claims Examiner - Liability to handle complex liability claims with autonomy. You will analyze coverages, set reserves, negotiate settlements, and partner with defense counsel while mentoring new hires. Licensing is required.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4–8 years of experience; strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.