Senior Environmental & Construction Defect Claims Specialist (Remote)

About the role

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus. Amerisure has an opening for a Senior Environmental & Construction Defect Claims Specialist. This role will work remotely. The ideal candidate will possess the following skill set. Summary Statement Manage a portfolio of claims presenting high complexity and exposure to ensure Industry Leading Customer Experience through exceptional service, unmatched relationships and superior claims outcomes. Contribute to the achievement of Claims department goals, established to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Directly handle an assigned portfolio of litigated and non-litigated environmental, toxic tort, and construction defect claims presenting high complexity and exposure across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents and policyholders through being inclusive, communicative, accessible, and maintaining relevant, insightful, and informative file documentation.
• Conduct relevant, creative, and comprehensive investigation and evaluation on coverage, liability, and damages throughout the life of the claim by analyzing material facts, circumstances, and developments applying applicable law and legal principles.
• Positively influence claims outcomes through developing, continuously adjusting, and executing on action plans designed to achieve desired resolutions.
• Identify and pursue early resolution when appropriate.
• Identify and evaluate risk transfer.
• Proactively establish and adjust loss reserves throughout