Claims Manager
Trammell Crow Residential · Dallas, TX · Yesterday
FinanceFull-time
Position Summary
The Claims Manager supports TCR’s risk management function through the management of insurance claims and related litigation across development, construction, and operational activities. This role serves as a key liaison among business leaders, Legal, insurers, brokers, third-party administrators, and outside counsel to ensure timely claim resolution, effective litigation management, and proactive risk mitigation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of general liability, property, construction, and other insurance claims arising from the company’s multifamily development, construction, and operational activities
- Coordinate and oversee claims investigations, coverage analysis, reserving discussions, and claim resolution strategies
- Partner closely with Legal, insurers, brokers, third-party administrators, and outside counsel on litigated matters
- Monitor and manage commercial claims litigation, including strategy discussions, reporting, document preservation, discovery support, and settlement coordination
- Identify trends in claim activity and recommend risk mitigation and loss prevention initiatives
- Support business leaders throughout the claims process and provide guidance on incident reporting and documentation requirements
- Analyze claim data and develop reports for senior leadership regarding claim trends, exposure, and financial impacts
- Auxiliary with insurance renewals by providing claims history, loss runs, and exposure information
- Support insurance recovery efforts and complex coverage matters
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders while delivering a high level of responsiveness and customer service
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field
- 5+ years of commercial claims management experience, preferably within real estate, construction, insurance, or a related industry
- Significant experience managing commercial claims litigation and coordinating with outside counsel
- Strong understanding of insurance coverage, claims handling practices, and litigation processes
- Experience working with carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and sound judgment