Claims Adjuster Construction Defect

Insurance Placement Solutions has an immediate opening for a Construction Defect Claims Adjuster with our client in their Richmond, VA location. Under general supervision, handle routine, high-frequency claims in a timely manner toward resolution and payment, thus relieving senior staff to address the more complicated cases. In this position, you will administer and resolve claims in a timely manner in accordance with legal statutes, policy provisions, and company guidelines.

Construction Defect Claims Adjuster Responsibilities

Identify legal issues, direct and manage attorneys in developing alternative settlement strategies or arriving at decisions to go to trial; manage litigated cases through the court system.

Negotiate and propose settlements; develop strategies to contain costs.

Manage outside consultants, field investigations, and expert witnesses; audit and reconcile costs and fees.

Resolve coverage issues.

As a technical lead, direct and review the claims transaction of assigned staff for quality and effective resolution; ensure customer-focused service; provide input to performance appraisals; identify trends in file handling practices; conduct on the job training.

As a specialist, provide technical direction and serve as a resource on high exposure files and complex coverage issues; monitor legal and legislative activity and advise underwriters on potential risk factors, underwriting decisions, and policy documentation.

Handle auto liability, UM/UIM premises liability, products and completed operations liability.

Knowledge of claims handling procedures, philosophy, legal concepts, terminology, financial concepts for reserving, & determining losses, negotiation & settlement techniques.

Experience

5+ years experience with construction defect claims

Experience with coverage analysis and negotiation skills

Education

High school diploma required

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred

About Insurance Placement Solutions

IPS is an insurance staffing and recruiting firm dedicated to the insurance industry, including construction defect claims jobs in the Richmond, VA area. Our services are designed to be a resource for clients to gain access to high caliber talent. Many of our clients do not have the dedicated manpower to quickly fill their temporary, temporary to hire or direct hire vacancies. That is where we come in. Our clients are able to utilize our services to maintain business-as-usual during unforeseen interruptions and fluctuating business needs. Plus, our candidates benefit from gaining backdoor access to highly sought after positions with top companies in the industry.

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