Senior Construction Defect Claims Specialist
Quick Summary
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Manages a book of claims, including construction defect and property claims, involving significant size and/or complexity.
- →Responsible for conducting thorough investigations, critically assessing coverage and liability, and formulating strategic approaches to claim resolution.
- →Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences or trials, as necessary.
- →Negotiates settlements within prescribed authority and submits recommendations to supervisors on cases exceeding personal authority.
- →Conveys highly complex information (coverage, recommendations, decisions, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
- →Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
- →Serves as the technical expert on a product(s).
- →Evaluates and makes recommendations to executive management on internal and external issues of strategic importance.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min read- Generally, a minimum of 10+ years of experience in property and casualty claims including general liability or property claims litigation experience. Prior experience with construction defect claims is required.
- Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
- Operates at the highest authority level on complex, high-impact assignments, possessing extensive technical knowledge and skills in both product and industry.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
~1 min readWe offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $110,000–$140,000 a year
- 33% above the $93,750 median for Claims Specialist jobs on Jobera (44 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 19, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 62%
- Scored at
- October 19, 2026
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