AmTrust Financial Services

Senior Claim Specialist - Construction Defect

AmTrust Financial Services$89K — $136K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience handling Construction Defect commercial liability claims
  • Strong computer skills for navigating digital claim filing systems
  • High level of technical claim and legal knowledge
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to interact professionally with internal and external parties
  • Adaptability to changing situations
  • Ability to influence without damaging relationships
  • Skillful negotiator
  • Home state adjuster license and CPCU/AIC certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify construction defect claim exposures and ensure timely and accurate reserves
  • Assess insurance coverage and identify risk transfer opportunities
  • Conduct thorough investigations of claims, utilizing appropriate experts and counsel
  • Communicate claim exposures effectively with stakeholders
  • Develop effective resolution strategies for claims
  • Occasional travel for mediations, trials, and related meetings
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental Plans
  • Life Insurance for employees, spouses & children
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Accounts
  • 401k Savings Plans
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Overview

Amtrust Financial Services, a fast-growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Senior Claim Specialist within our Construction Defect division. The successful candidate will directly handle Construction related claims. The successful candidate will evaluate coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities as well as ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, and proper negotiation strategy is employed. This position reports to a line of business executive.

 

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote.

To support team collaboration and business needs, preference will be given to candidates who can work in a hybrid capacity from one of our approved office locations listed below.

Eligible Office Locations
  • Ohio: Cleveland, Seven Hills
  • Texas: Dallas
  • Georgia: Alpharetta
  • Illinois: Chicago
  • Florida: Boca Raton, Maitland
  • Connecticut: Southington
  • California: Concord, Irvine, Woodland Hills
  • New Jersey: Jersey City, Princeton
  • Arizona: Scottsdale
  • New York: New York City, Melville, Latham
  • Utah: South Jordan
  • New Hampshire: Nashua
  • Massachusetts: Boston
  • Kansas: Overland Park
  • Washington: Seattle
  • Missouri: St. Louis
Responsibilities
  • Identifying construction defect claim exposures and ensuring timely and accurate reserves
  • Assessing insurance coverage issues and opportunities for risk transfer
  • Ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, proper negotiation strategy is employed.
  • Proficiently communicate claim exposures both internally and externally
  • Primary role in developing effective claims resolution strategies for optimal outcomes
  • Role may involve occasional travel for mediations, trials, and related meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience handling Construction Defect commercial liability claims
  • Strong computer skills necessary to navigate our digital claim filing system
  • Possesses a high level of technical claim and legal knowledge and skills.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to professionally interact at a high level with parties both internal and external to AmTrust.
  • Easily adapts to changing situations requirements or priorities.
  • Ability to effectively influence others without damaging relationships.
  • Skillful negotiator.
  • Home state adjuster license preferred.
  • CPCU designation/AIC certification preferred.

The expected salary range for this role is $89,000-136,000 annually

 

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

 

About AmTrust Financial Services

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is a multinational property and casualty insurance company. The company provides coverage for small businesses, workers' compensation insurance, extended warranty coverage, specialty risk and extended warranty coverage, and other insurance products. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York City. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol AFSI.
Learn more about AmTrust Financial Services
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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