Description
Kinsale Insurance is an Excess & Surplus lines insurer specializing in hard-to-place, small to medium sized commercial accounts. Kinsale is eligible in all states and writes a variety of Property, Casualty and Specialty lines through thirteen underwriting divisions. Given the experience of our staff and our control over the underwriting and claims processes, Kinsale offers unmatched underwriting flexibility to brokers placing difficult E&S accounts. Kinsale will consider offering terms on a wide range of risks including accounts with new or high hazard operations and businesses that have a poor loss history or that are located in high risk venues. We are hiring for an experienced Claims Examiner with Construction Defect experience. Come join our growing team in our new office in Richmond, VA. We will include relocation bonus to move to Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for handling a wide variety of construction defect matters in multiple jurisdictions under the supervision of a Claims Supervisor.
- Investigates and analyzes coverage; makes coverage determinations; drafts coverage correspondence; effectively communicates coverage determinations to policyholders and other stakeholders with minimal supervision or oversight.
- Conducts investigation throughout all aspects of the claims process.
- Determines liability, evaluates exposure, and negotiates claims to resolution.
- Identifies and enforces risk transfer opportunities to co-carriers of the named insured and for carriers of subcontractors with contractual indemnity and additional insured obligations.
- Analyzes coverage and effectively articulates coverage position.
- Maintains accurate documentation/information in claim file.
- Proactively drives litigation toward resolution.
- Participates in and attends mediations to facilitate settlements.
Qualifications
- At least three (3) years experience handling construction defect claims.
- Thorough understanding of the commercial general liability policy as it relates to construction defect claims.
- Exhibit skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
- Strong contract interpretation skills and working knowledge of both additional insured and contractual indemnity tenders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and displays proficient organizational and time management skills.
- Possess strong litigation management skills to aggressively manage litigation activities, budgets and claim outcomes while considering the overall impact to the customer and company.
- Insurance or industry related designations preferred
Education and Certifications:
- Four-year college degree
- Must hold active Adjuster license(s).
At Kinsale we offer the following great benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Single and Family Health, Dental and Vision Insurance plans with HSA funds contributed
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) starting day one
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Education dollars for training and certifications