Construction Defect Claims Manager (Chicago)

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc . and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. (BWS), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly capable Construction Defect Claims Manager to join our team and work from any of our US offices. This role will be managing a team of about seven adjusters of varying levels of experience adjudicating claims under technical direction within broad limits on assignments reflecting moderate to complex complexity, potentially with significant impact on departmental results.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are :

• Using your specialized knowledge in construction defect claims, provide technical resources, guidance and education for a team of claims adjusters with varying levels of experience to enable them to manage all claims to the appropriate outcome.
• Ensuringperformance objectives and metrics are in place and being met to support and meet department goals.
• Providing advice and oversight into claim disposition strategies.
• Ensure Argo's best-in-class claim management operating characteristics, measurement criteria, and meaningful metrics benchmarking are communicated to the team and monitored to ensure there is accountability for proper and consistent claims performance, achieving the appropriate financial outcomes, and department goals.
• Working closely with adjusters and outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and appropriate litigation management strategies are in place that will lead to the best overall outcome.
• Support the selection process to hire and retain claims professionals that consistently demonstrate appropriate technical expertise, maturity and a professional commitment to excellence and customer service.
• Acting as a role model, and with sustained positive energy, demonstrating belief in, and commitment to, the values of Argo Group. Continuing to build and lead a value-based organization committed to long-term success.
• Having an appreciation and passion for strong claim management.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented self-starter with high ethical standards. Additional qualifications and knowledge will include but are not limited to :

A minimum of ten years' prior relevant experience, including people management.

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The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

About Working in US Claims at Argo Group

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

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Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.