Senior Claims Examiner

Colony Specialty is a member of Argo Group and underwrites small, medium and large property and casualty risks on both an admitted and non-admitted basis through six divisions: Allied Medical, Casualty, Contract, Environmental, Property and Transportation. Coverage is provided to a broad group of commercial enterprises. We have a challenging opportunity for a Senior Construction Defect Claims Adjuster. This position can be located in any one of our offices in Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, Hamilton, New Jersey, Jersey City, New Jersey, New York City, New York, Peoria, Illinois, Rockwood, Pennsylvania, or Springfield, Massachusetts. Responsibilities: Adjudicating a caseload of construction defect claims with high degrees of complexity. Analyze claim forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine whether the loss falls within the policy coverage Compose coverage position letters including disclaimers and ROR s covering single and multiple policy years. Investigate claims promptly and thoroughly Interview involved parties Work with general contractor and sub-contractor insurance carriers to efficiently and timely bring matters to a conclusion. Manage claims in litigation Manage diary timely and complete tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome and timely resolution. Properly set claim reserves. Identify, assign, and coordinate the assignment and coordination of expertise resources to assist in case resolution. Prepare reports for file documentation Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome. Negotiate settlements Processing mail and prioritizing workload. Responsible for telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.). Have an appreciation and passion for strong claim management. Qualifications: Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers ability to be profitable). Bachelors degree strongly preferred Prior related work experience required in construction defect claims handling, including residential and large commercial structures, with experience in litigation management of complex matters sufficient to be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in order to manage a caseload with only limited oversight by a manager (generally ten or more years). Ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks. Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients business which may include the CEO. Exhibit a natural curiosity. Desire to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required. Strong claim negotiation skills a must. Must possess a strong customer focus. Must work independently and demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment. Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software. Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel, often overnight, approximately 20% of the time. The ability to read and write English fluently is required. The ability to read and write Spanish fluently is considered a plus but not required. Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants: For the most convenient application experience, please use the Apply with LinkedIn button. If manually entering, only include your most recent or relevant job information needed for this role. For either method, please attach your most current resume. Additional job history may be obtained if selected for the interview process.