Lead Construction Defect Claims Specialist

Full Time
Houston, TX 77027
Posted
Job description
About Us:
Gallagher Bassett is the world’s premier provider of risk and claims management services. We believe that – with proper management – a world of risk becomes a world of possibilities. It becomes a world where businesses and organizations are freed to do what they do best. To build. To serve. To move forward. Knowing the responsibilities of today and their people are being cared for.

So wherever opportunity and need come next in this world, Gallagher Bassett is there. From Walla Walla, Washington to Wallaroo, South Australia. More than 5,000 of the most dedicated professionals backed by the industry’s most powerful technology. Each with a single and powerful purpose: To GUIDE those suffering a loss to the best outcomes for their health and financial wellbeing. To GUARD our clients’ assets as the trusted stewards of their risk and claims management programs. To GO BEYOND expectations in the continuous pursuit of a better way.
Overview:
YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Join a team of skilled professionals who are up for a challenge and take outstanding performance to heart!
  • Accelerate your career development with a diverse range of experiences across multiple coverages, jurisdictions, industries and risks!
***FULLY REMOTE OPPORUNITY***
Responsibilities:
As a member of an experienced Claims Adjuster team, you will investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex workers compensation claims in one or more of Gallagher Bassett’s specialty claims areas with minimal direct supervision, engaging your analytical skills to make decisions and bring claims to resolution.
  • You will do significant work in partnership with our clients.
  • Take responsibility to make better decisions, earlier in the life of every claim.
  • Identify and deliver the right resources, at the right time and in the right place.
  • Use outstanding analytical and reporting tools.
  • Think critically, solve problems, plan and prioritize activities, serve clients, effectively communicate and embrace new challenges to drive your success.
HOW WILL YOU AFFECT THE BUSINESS?
  • Independently conducts detailed analysis vital to investigating claims exposure and recommend appropriate settlement strategies and action plans.
  • Create reservation of rights, coverage denial letters, negotiate and resolve settlements directly with involved parties.
  • Interact extensively with various parties involved in the claims process, and may recommend retaining the advice of outside specialists.
  • Handle claims consistent with clients’ and corporate policies, procedures in accordance with any statutory, regulatory and ethical requirements within specialized niche/industry.
  • Document and communicate claim activity timely and efficiently and in a manner which supports the outcome of the claim file.
  • Coach, mentor and may supervise lower level adjusters.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma
  • 7 or more years related claims experience and proven track record to handle complex claims issues at a senior adjuster level
  • Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled
  • Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices
  • Computer experience with related claims and business software
DESIRED:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10+years of prior experience adjusting claims in applicable specialty area
  • Experience in claims as well as the insurance legal and regulatory environment
  • Must have Construction Defect Claims Experience
  • Must have Litigation and Coverage Knowledge

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Additional Information:
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We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function), training programs, matching gift program, and more.

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