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Claims Specialist - Construction Defect & General Liability

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Claims Specialist - Construction Defect & General Liability



Position ID 20849

Work Location Schaumburg, IL

Telecommute No

Employment Status Full-Time

Estimated Travel Minimum

Relocation Available No

Job Summary

Under technical supervision, handles construction defect commercial insurance claims of low to medium exposure and complexity within specific limits and authority. Verifies applicable coverage and liability. Sets appropriate reserves within authority level. Manages low-level litigation. Handles multi-party claims. Negotiates settlements within authority limit. Hires counsel; oversees litigation; negotiates litigation settlements. Serves as a mentor to lower level claims associates. Develops and maintains positive customer relationships; anticipates customer needs and monitors trends in order to recommend changes.

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

5 or more years of Commercial Claims handling experience.

3 or more years General Liability claims handling experience needed.

In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance legal and regulatory environment

Possesses a functional and developing knowledge of the legal statutes and procedures

Displays a thorough functional knowledge and skill of construction defects insurance claims handling

Coverage and case law knowledge

Proficient computer skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Construction Defect claims handling experience highly preferred

Active state required license
Zurich NA 
Document ID: A3384-06DH  
Ad Number: zurich-84330
Job Type:  Regular

Job Schedule: Full-time


Published in:  ChicagoJobs
Published on: 01/29/2010

     

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