Senior Claims Litigation Specialist - Construction Defect

Senior Claims Litigation Specialist - Construction Defect role at Verus Specialty Insurance (a Berkley Company)

At Verus Specialty Insurance, a proud member of the esteemed W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), we stand as a leading Excess and Surplus Lines provider delivering comprehensive solutions across the United States. Backed by the formidable strength of a Fortune 500 titan and operating with the agility of a nimble startup, we blend the best of both worlds to foster innovation and excellence in everything we do.

Our nationwide operations are supported by a robust network of select wholesale producers, ensuring that our reach and capabilities are always close  are driven by a forward‑thinking leadership that champions a dynamic culture where questioning the norm is not just welcomed but expected. This ethos empowers our team to consistently surpass customer expectations and drive the industry forward. At Verus, we are more than just a company;

we are a community that thrives on collaboration, growth, and taking ownership of our actions. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Analyzing liability and damage issues in connection with claims made against our insureds and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Analyzing insurance coverage issues and drafting coverage positional letters reflecting same.
• Retaining and supervising outside counsel in the defense of our insureds in an effort to effectively resolve claims.
• Evaluating full diary of pending matters in connection with the posting and maintaining of accurate reserves.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with insureds, brokers and outside counsel.
• Providing support and information to underwriters in connection with their evaluation of risk on particular accounts.
• Composes and transmits in a regular and timely basis frequent complex Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate.
• Manages and monitors file caseload through the use of various resources.

• Minimum 10 years of experience handling E&S claims and/or 4-year degree plus.
• Experience in handling Commercial General Liability with a focus on Construction Defect claims.
• Full knowledge of insurance contracts, investigation techniques, legal requirements and insurance regulation.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret contracts and other complex information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail.
• Current Claims Adjuster licenses in one or more states preferred but must be willing to obtain additional state licensures.

This position can be fully remote for candidates outside a commutable distance to our offices, which are based in Glen Allen, VA or Scottsdale, AZ on a hybrid schedule—four days in the office and one remote day, as appropriate.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Finance and Sales

Financial Services and Insurance