Senior Construction Defect Claims Specialist – CGL

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🕒 June 16

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $120k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📋 Claims Specialist

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Knight Insurance Group

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51 - 200 employees

🛡️ Insurance

💸 Finance

🤝 B2B

Insurance • Finance • B2B

Knight Insurance Group is a provider of capital support and underwriting capability for niche property and casualty insurance programs, partnering with select General Agents and Program Administrators to distribute admitted and non-admitted products through its carrier and reinsurance companies. The firm also offers rent‑a‑captive solutions and captive management services via a segregated portfolio company, and operates multiple carriers and a reinsurance entity with strong ratings and multi‑billion dollar asset growth as part of the Hankey Group. Knight focuses on specialized P&C coverages and program-driven distribution, serving industry partners rather than individual retail customers.

📋 Description

• Managing a portfolio of complex construction defect claims from inception through resolution • Analyzing CGL coverage, endorsements, exclusions, and contractual risk transfer • Handling multi-party and litigated matters with a strategic, resolution-focused mindset • Setting and adjusting reserves based on exposure analysis and litigation posture • Selecting and managing defense counsel and expert vendors • Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations within authority • Preparing thorough coverage analyses and recommendations when higher authority is required • Identifying and pursuing subrogation or contribution opportunities • Collaborating with underwriting, legal, and management on emerging exposure trends

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial general liability claims experience • Strong background in construction defect, including litigated and multi-party matters • Demonstrated experience handling California construction defect claims • Deep understanding of CGL coverage interpretation and risk transfer analysis • Experience working with defense counsel and participating in mediation • Strong technical writing and analytical skills • Ability to manage a complex caseload independently • Active adjuster license (or ability to obtain where required)

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, LTD, and Flexible Spending Account • 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Program (employer matching) • UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday) • Tickets at Work - discounts on entertainment, travel, and more • AT&T Wireless discounts • Midway Rent a Car discount (California Only) • Dell Member Purchase Program