Construction Defect Examiner

About the Role

Parker Loss Consultants (An Allcat company) is a national provider of specialty claims management services, including Commercial Property, Commercial Liability and Personal lines of business. Our focus is on each client's trust in our ability to pro-actively manage their Large / Complex assignments. We maintain a consistent approach in managing adjuster caseloads to avoid overlooked opportunities and costly mistakes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Construction Defect Claims in multiple states
• Manage new loss assignments, reassignments and proper reserve setting
• Perform coverage analysis, responsibilities to defend, tasks to indemnity, and choice of law
• Identify issues that need to be resolved, what methods to use, including a focus on risk transfer and resolutions which create a best outcome
• Draft complex coverage letters, which include reservation of rights, disclaimers and responses to "push back" letters
• Develop legal strategy with counsel and manage Construction Defect litigation consistent with litigation guidelines, including both Coverage Counsel and Defense Counsel
• Identify appropriate cases for trial and complete pre-trial reports and trial activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigated Construction Defect claim handling experience with demonstrated roles of increased responsibility and exposure to multiple jurisdictions
• Technical background with an emphasis on coverage issue identification and policy interpretation
• Experience handling Home Builder policies which includes WRAP/OCIP, Project Specific and SIR policies
• In-depth knowledge of liability policy language and coverage interpretation
• Work experience in a regulated environment and ability to ensure compliance with company procedures
• College degree
• Experience working commercial claims (field or desk, but desk preferred)

Pay

$45-60 / hour

Schedule

This will start out as a temporary position with the potential to be a full-time position, dependent upon the workload obtained and the initial success of this program.

Location

Remote