DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Casualty Examiner Construction

• Classification: Exempt/Full-time
• Reports to: Claims Manager
• Travel: 0-10%
• Salary: $125,000.00- $145,000.00
• Location: United States, Remote

Role overview DUAL North America is seeking a Senior Casualty Examiner for the Construction Defect Claims team. At DUAL, Sr. Casualty Examiners play a critical role in managing moderate to high exposure claims with accuracy and efficiency, while complying with state regulatory requirements. In this role, you will investigate claims, analyze policy coverages, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure claim resolution. Supporting the Construct Defect Claims team, you will independently manage moderate to high exposure claims involving alleged defects in residential and commercial construction. Role responsibilities • Make initial contacts with interest parties • Handle moderate to high exposure construction defect claims involving residential and commercial projects. • Analyze coverage and draft coverage position letters as needed • Conduct liability investigations • Comply with DOI regulations • Retain and coordinate with defense counsel and experts to develop and execute agreed-upon litigation strategies, while managing plans and budgets to ensure effective case resolution • Coordinate the retention of experts, subject to an agreed upon budget • Establish timely indemnity and expense reserves based on an exposure analysis that is documented in the claim file, revisiting reserve adequacy on a continual basis • Draft well written and comprehensive captioned reports to request reserve and settlement authority on higher exposure cases that outline all critical aspects of the case in preparation for roundtable presentations to the carrier partners • Travel up to 10% to attend mediations, settlements conferences and trials on appropriate cases • Keep current on key changes in case law and industry trends • Assist underwriting and other business partners Key requirements • Bachelor's degree preferred • Professional designations (CPCU, SCLA, AIC, JD) are a plus • 7+ years of construction defect claims experience is required with consistent high level of performance and achievement • Must be licensed or have the ability to become licensed in all required states • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint • Advanced knowledge of end-to-end claims handling, including litigation • Knowledge of industry trends and legal developments affecting claims handling • Ability to manage multiple claims and competing priorities • Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and legal environments • Complete assigned tasks correctly, on time and able to learn quickly • Self-motivated and demonstrating attention to detail • Be able to work independently for extended periods • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as general business understanding • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment • If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team. What we offer: A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more. We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.