Construction Defect Claims Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States United Fire & Casualty Company Full time
Construction Defect Claims Specialist

United Fire & Casualty Company is seeking a skilled Construction Defect Claims Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our claims team, you will play a critical role in managing and resolving construction defect claims. Your expertise will be essential in navigating complex claims, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving files to resolution.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage assigned claims across multiple jurisdictions, setting case strategy in partnership with technical leads and corporate claims.
  • Perform coverage analysis, duty to defend, duty to indemnify, and choice of law.
  • Draft complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights, disclaimers, and responses to pushback letters.
  • Identify issues requiring resolution, select appropriate methods, and negotiate resolutions for optimal outcomes.
  • Proactively manage counsel, collaborating with defense counsel and coverage counsel on settling litigation strategies.
  • Consult with managers and corporate claims on large losses, ensuring best outcomes.
  • Evaluate coverage, review policy coverage, endorsements, and contracts to determine claim coverage and payability.
  • Investigate facts of loss using various communication methods, determining liability, extent of damages, and proper reserve and evaluation.
  • Compile and review information from various sources, including scope of work documents, defect lists, expert reports, and homeowner matrices.
  • Navigate legal documents and filings, dealing with extensive litigation and lawyers.
  • Negotiate with litigated and non-litigated files, resolving claims with special masters, mediators, plaintiff attorneys, and unrepresented homeowners.
  • Write reports for the claim file, documenting all activity and analysis of the loss.
  • Report to reinsurers with well-written analysis and updates.
Qualifications:
  • Four-year college degree preferred.
  • 10+ years' experience in handling casualty claims, with 5 years of direct construction defect claims experience.
  • Working knowledge of high-exposure construction defect claims and considerable litigation handling experience.
Working Conditions:
  • General office environment.
  • Occasional traveling required for mediations, courthouse settlement conferences, or trials.
  • Occasional site inspections as determined by your supervisor.
Compensation and Benefits:

United Fire & Casualty Company offers a competitive salary structure, commensurate with skills, credentials, and experience. The salary range is $80,000 - $120,000, with roles in various locations potentially providing an increase based on location. This position is also eligible for an Annual Bonus based on Company/Individual Performance and is at company discretion. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k, Cash-balance pension, Discretionary Time Off (DTO), paid holidays, and more.



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