Senior Casualty Claims Examiner – Construction Defect

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

. Initiate timely contact with all relevant parties upon claim assignment .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing construction defect claims, including analyzing insurance policies, negotiating settlements, and ensuring compliance with DOI regulations. Proficient in collaborating with internal teams and maintaining accurate documentation to support effective claims handling.

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Construction Defect Claims ManagementInsurance Policy AnalysisNegotiation SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Claims HandlingCoverage Position DraftingLitigation ManagementDocumentation AccuracyClaims Strategy Coordination

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-MotivationTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUSCLAAICJD

Industry Keywords

DOI RegulationsConstruction Industry TrendsClaims ManagementLegal DevelopmentsResidential ProjectsCommercial Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Initiate timely contact with all relevant parties upon claim assignment
Handle low to moderate exposure construction defect claims involving residential and commercial projects
Analyze insurance policies to determine applicable coverage
Draft and issue coverage position letters
Negotiate settlements
Ensure all claim activities comply with DOI regulations and internal policies
Retain and coordinate with defense counsel and experts while managing litigation plans and budgets to ensure effective case resolution
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of all claim activities and decisions
Collaborate with underwriting and internal teams to share insights and coordinate claim strategies
Provide feedback to business partners to support continuous improvement in claims handling
Report to the Claims Manager
Travel 0-10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Professional designations (CPCU, SCLA, AIC, JD) are a plus
2-7 years of construction defect claims experience is preferred with consistent high level of performance and achievement
Must be licensed or have the ability to become licensed in all required states
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of industry trends and legal developments affecting claims handling
Ability to manage multiple claims and competing priorities
Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and legal environments
Complete assigned tasks correctly, on time and able to learn quickly
Self-motivated and demonstrating attention to detail
Be able to work independently for extended periods
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as general business understanding
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
A wide variety of wellbeing offers
Competitive salary
Unlimited PTO
401k with company match
Paid volunteer days
Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities