American Family Insurance

Lead Litigation Desk Adjuster - Construction Defect


Pay$84000.00 / year
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R33410
      Employer Industry: Insurance

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Salary up to $139,000
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Remote work flexibility with 80% of time spent working from home
      - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits
      - Competitive 401(k) contribution, pension plan, annual incentive, and paid time off program
      - Student loan repayment program and paid-family leave available

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Investigate origin and cause of high exposure claims
      - Participate in High Damage Reviews (HDR) and handle claims on a good faith basis
      - Conduct on-site inspections, evaluate damages, and negotiate claim settlements
      - Interpret policies, leases, by-laws, and contract coverages for assigned losses
      - Provide claim process and status updates to all parties involved

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - 8+ years of Litigated Claims Handling experience
      - General Liability, Bodily Injury, and Business Owners policy experience preferred
      - Construction Defect Claims experience required
      - Current adjusters license required
      - Technical writing skills required

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Guidewire experience preferred
      - AIC or CPCU designations preferred
      - Demonstrated experience handling complex claims
      - Extensive knowledge of policies and endorsements coverages
      - Demonstrated ability to handle 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims

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  • About the company

      American Family Insurance, also abbreviated as AmFam, is an American private mutual company that focuses on property, casualty, and auto insurance, and also offers commercial insurance, life, health, and homeowners coverage as well as investment and re...