Senior Claim Representative/Consultant - Construction Defect

erns requiring contract analysis, and coverage issues that may involve multiple years and types of insurance coverage. CCU Construction claims also commonly involve litigation, require subject matter expertise to manage and can involve higher exposures. This role specifically focuses on latent property damage for construction defect claims.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Sr. Claim Representative/Claim Consultant - Construction Defect will demonstrate the ability to timely manage medium to high exposure accounts exhibiting detailed claim knowledge, a well-reasoned analytical focus and a claim resolution strategy. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide proactive communications to customers and business partners in the management of claims;

• Respond to inquiries from customers and provide superior customer service;

• Review and analyze multiple complex policies and coverage parts;

• Write and articulate clear and concise coverage positions;

• Conduct investigations regarding claims and/or lawsuits;

• Manage litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning, budgeting and implementing a liability resolution strategy;

• Develop coverage, liability and damages assessments and provide recommendations to leadership;

• Pursue coverage and liability risk transfer against other liable parties and insurance carriers;

• Conduct complex negotiations and articulate coverage/liability positions.

• Attend mediations and trials as necessary;

• Manage expenses, reserves and financial transactions;

• Consistently maintain up to date claims metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree preferred; J.D. or CRIS designation is a plus;

• 3+ years general liability claim handling experience, construction defect claim handling experience is preferred;

• Experience in handling affirmative/defensive risk transfer;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;

• Ability to present in a roundtable setting with a well-reasoned and analytical evaluation;

• Strong customer service and active listening skills;

• Strong time management and organization skills;

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills;

• Working proficiency with MS Office, especially Word and Excel;

• Active Property & Casualty State Insurance Adjuster license, preferred.

• Depending on experience can hire position as Sr Claim Representative or Claim Consultant.

OTHER INFORMATION :

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT, Lake Mary, FL, San Antonio, TX, Naperville, IL or Scottsdale, AZ) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

For full-time, occasional, part-time or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://https://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$62,400 - $127,200
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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