Litigation Specialist

About the role

As a Litigation Specialist on the Claims Litigation Team, you will provide litigation management for all construction defect cases in the South Carolina jurisdiction and handle cases against the company arising from claims-related matters. This remote role allows you to work from your home office while collaborating virtually with your team daily. You will travel to our Raleigh office for meetings and company events up to four times a year.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct activity and litigation strategy of assigned panel counsel in all aspects of investigation and settlement of assigned construction defect cases.
• Perform adjustment-related activities such as coverage determinations, interviewing insureds, inspecting property damage, reviewing factual information to evaluate injuries and damages, determining potential liability, and negotiating settlements.
• Attend trials, depositions, and mediations with defense counsel as needed across our entire territory.
• Assign cases to third-party vendors for investigation when compensability is questionable.
• Utilize independent judgment in decision-making and manage claims promptly and thoroughly from inception through closure.
• Complete accurate Large Loss/Litigation reports for executive management and reinsurers with timely updates.
• Monitor and adhere to periodic claim file diaries; create a written plan of action to facilitate ongoing claim management and quick resolution.
• Interact regularly with agents/brokers, insureds, Risk Management, and Underwriting Department.
• Participate in industry conferences and seminars; maintain state licenses and continuing education hours as required.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending Builders Mutual-sponsored training classes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial claims experience handling commercial general liability and/or complex construction defect (experience in South Carolina jurisdiction preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant insurance experience.
• Adjusters License in home state with reciprocity within our footprint.
• High communication capability with excellent written, presentation, and verbal skills to influence and persuade others.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced technical claim handling skills, including understanding of coverage and tort laws, and ability to analyze and interpret contracts and coverage forms.
• Ability to exercise judgment, make critical business decisions, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for mediations, trials, and other meetings.
• Proficient in MS Office software; knowledge of policy processing and imaging systems.
• Reside in a state within our footprint: North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, DC, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, or Mississippi.
• Pursuit of, or ability to pursue, AIC, ARM, or CPCU certification; working knowledge of a claims management system.

Benefits

• Market-driven compensation and bonus plan.
• 3 weeks of paid time off (including your birthday).
• 37.5-hour work week; end your Friday at 2:30 PM.
• Builders University for employee development and expertise enhancement.
• Earn swag and extra time off through the peer recognition Builders Bucks program.

Pay

Market-driven compensation and bonus plan.

Schedule

• 37.5-hour work week.
• Remote role with travel to Raleigh office up to four times a year.
• Flexible work environment designed to allow you to do your best work.