Senior Claim Litigation Specialist - Construction Defect

Overview

Company Details

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by

A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Sr. Claims Litigation Specialist –
Construction Defect is a vital member of our Claims Department, primarily responsible for managing complex, high-exposure Construction Defect claims. This role demands deep technical expertise in construction-related litigation, coverage analysis, and contractual literacy and risk transfer. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional legal environments with precision and confidence, while delivering exceptional service to insureds, agents, and internal stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. For highly qualified and experienced candidates who reside more than 50 miles from a Berkley Southeast office, we are open to considering a fully remote arrangement.

Key functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Working with strong technical expertise and limited supervision, the Senior Claim Specialist-Litigation effectively manages a caseload of Construction Defect through coverage analysis, investigation, damage evaluation, litigation management, reserving, and resolution.
• Develop positive business relationships with defense counsel and work with them closely to develop cost-effective litigation strategies and develop action plans to manage cases to an early conclusion. Ability to direct defense counsel to execute developed litigation strategies.
• Prepare and present large loss reports.
• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
• Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences and trials.
• Draft timely Reservation of Rights, Coverage Disclaimer, Tender Response Letters/Draft Tender Letters to others, along with other complex correspondence.
• Understand how to interpret sub-contract agreements.
• Maintain an effective diary system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Handle files in compliance with state regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers.
• Perform administrative functions such as document preparation, expense accounts, time off reporting, etc. as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 7 year's experience handling complex Construction Defect claims.
• Proven ability to identify and address coverage issues, complex investigations, timely/effective reserve management and ability to develop detailed action plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of tort and contract law in our operating states.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of legal billing software, claim systems, spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Adjuster licenses in the states of NC, SC, and GA
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.
• The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
• Sponsorship not Offered for this Role