Major Case Unit Adjuster
The James Allen Companies Inc.
Position MCU Adjuster – Primarily handling construction defect claims Settlement authority will vary based on experience (typically between $150K and $350K); Pending CD exposures in the 100 to 200 range depending on the type of CD claims we receive. The desk will be 100% General Liability construction defect claims that can vary from $500 (low exposure single family home CD claims) to higher exposure claims ($100K to $500K range).
Description
As a Major Case Unit Claim Adjuster, you will provide quality, cost efficient, and timely investigation of the company’s highest level, complex claims. Experience handling Florida construction defect claims is needed. The position requires expertise in areas such as coverage analysis, jurisdictional diversity issues, litigation management, and extra expense work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Develop litigation/file disposition strategy and attend mediations, settlement conferences and trials. This role is hybrid at our Sarasota FL, office or one of our regional/field locations (Lawrenceville, GA; Lake Mary, FL; Carmel, IN; Richmond, VA and Richardson, TX)
Qualifications
Experience
Required
* Bachelor’s degree; (NOTE – Relevant, progressively responsible work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education)
* Ten years of relevant, progressively responsible complex claims adjusting experience
* Ten years handling heavily litigated claims
* Applicable adjuster license
* Expert knowledge of insurance claims procedures, rules and systems
* Expert knowledge of complex claim file management techniques and processes
* Expert knowledge of jurisdictional issues
* Excellent knowledge of and ability to interpret and explain insurance policy coverage
* Advanced knowledge of the judicial and legal systems
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred
* Particular technical expertise in the areas of Florida Construction Defect, Commercial Umbrella, GL and WC Coverage B and Contractors E&O preferred