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Lead Litigation Desk Adjuster – Construction Defect

AdjusterGeneralFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1927H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Arizona + 3 moreAll locations: Arizona | New Hampshire | Minnesota | Wisconsin

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$88K - $145K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Lead Litigation Desk Adjuster – Construction Defect

American Family Insurance

• Investigate high exposure construction claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, other adjusters, etc. • Interprets and determines policies and contracts • Handles Additional Insured claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements • Make independent decisions but recognize when assistance is needed • Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas • Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters • Participates in Large Loss committees

Job Requirements

  • deep expertise managing complex, multi-party construction defect claims
  • demonstrated capability in coverage analysis (additional insured endorsements, “other insurance,” tender/defense and indemnity positions)
  • strong negotiation skills when dealing with general contractor attorneys and adjusters
  • obtain state specifically all lines claim licensing as required

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
  • competitive 401(k) contribution
  • pension plan
  • annual incentive
  • 9 paid holidays
  • paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
  • student loan repayment program
  • paid-family leave

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