Senior Claims Specialist

Job Description Summary:

To provide claims management and expertise for Swinerton property and liability insurance policies and claims.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Oversee and manage all property and liability claims for the company’s lines of coverage including general liability, excess liability, contractor’s equipment, pollution, professional, property, employment practices, directors and officers, crime, automobile, builders risk, and each of these coverages as may be in any wrap-up program.
Manage and provide guidance to the Risk Management Associate – Claims for handling of certain types of liability claims, and provide leadership and development support for the person in that role.
Review incident reports and determine action plan, engaging others as needed.
Initiate preliminary investigations with project teams on all reported losses and personally inspect losses as needed.
Manage and coordinate any insurance brokers’ or insurance adjuster claims services and report status to department head and others as needed.
Manage, coordinate and distribute all claims information, documentation and communication to all responsible parties regularly and with a consistent cadence.
Immediately attempt to clarify any potential or actual coverage disputes with direct contact with insurer and broker, and coverage/defense counsel intervention.
Travel as needed for claims meetings/investigations, mediations, claim reviews with division personnel, and claim meetings with clients.
Ensure losses are tendered to insurers and third parties whenever possible, including active management and pursuit of subrogation on paid losses.
Monthly/quarterly reporting of claims to management and other internal groups as directed.
Review and follow up on all claims files and ensure current and accurate claim information is entered into internal database/RMIS.
Update management and division personnel on new and pertinent legislation or case law.
Recommend and draft internal claim procedure changes, and provide regular claims management training to division and department teams.
Additional responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four year degree from an accredited university preferred and six years property/liability claims experience or a combination of both
Significant experience in construction industry claims management
Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite and RMIS
Adherence to Swinerton core values and Company policies and procedures
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including business writing skills, public speaking in a group setting and professional telephone manner
Reliability, dependability and flexibility