Attorney in Rosemont, IL

In-House

Rosemont, IL

Attorney in Rosemont, IL

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Manager, Construction Claims

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of Executive Claims Examiners handling high exposure construction claims, including those involving bodily injury, property damage, and construction defects.
- Report to a Director in the Casualty Construction group, conveying organization objectives and measuring progress towards goals.
- Monitor and direct new loss assignments for construction claims.
- Confirm coverage of claims by reviewing policies and supporting documents.
- Review and approve correspondence and reports, including coverage position letters and Large Loss Reports.
- Review and approve reserves and settlements beyond the authority of handling specialists.
- Assess and evaluate individual examiner and team performance, providing feedback and addressing training needs.
- Recommend reserve changes to Director or Senior Management.
- Participate in discussions of large loss activity with stakeholders such as Underwriting, Actuarial, and Executive Management.
- Ensure adherence to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal performance objectives.
- Prepare and distribute reports by collecting and summarizing information.
- Assist in budget preparation, expense evaluation, and resource needs assessment.
- Foster relationships with internal stakeholders, including Underwriting and Actuarial departments.
- Assist in identifying industry and coverage trends.
- Promote relationships with customers and channel partners.
- Participate in special projects as requested.
- Travel to other claim offices, mediations, trials, and conferences as required.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- JD, advanced degree, or focused technical degree preferred.
- Must have or be eligible to receive a claims adjuster license.
- Insurance certifications or affiliation with industry groups preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of claims handling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in managing claims examiners at the Senior Claims Examiner and/or Executive Claims Examiner level is required.

Skill Sets:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong desire for continuous improvement.

Salary Information:
- The base salary for the position is $110,500 - $184,100 with a 30% bonus potential.
- The salary is based on factors such as job-relevant education, experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

Company Information:
- Company is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, serving as a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations globally.
- Company values include supporting employees to live their lives fully at home and work, offering competitive benefits, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Additional Information:
- The position offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
- US Work Authorization is required as the company does not provide visa sponsorship.
- The company provides competitive benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, and parental leave.
- Company is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
- Candidates should be cautious of employment scams and ensure all communications come from email addresses.