Claims Construction, Professional Liability Claims (Senior or AVP level)

Claims Construction, Professional Liability Claims (Senior Or AVP Level)

Zurich North America is expanding its nationwide Construction Professional Liability Claims Team with the addition of a dedicated Claims Construction, Professional Liability Claims (Senior or AVP level). In this highly technical, individual contributor role, the selected candidate will manage complex, litigated construction professional liability claims. These claims typically involve allegations of design errors, omissions, or other professional acts for which our construction clients may be legally responsible. The position offers autonomy and requires strong analytical, negotiation, and litigation management skills. This position can be office, hybrid, or fully remote anywhere in the lower 48 states.

Claims Handling & Investigation

• Manage a portfolio of highly complex, litigated claims with significant exposures, requiring advanced technical expertise and strategic coordination.
• Accurately update and document claim files in accordance with best practices, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Verify coverage by analyzing policy language, determining applicability to the loss, and drafting clear, well-supported coverage position letters.
• Conduct thorough investigations by collecting relevant documentation (e.g., contracts, recorded statements, expert reports) to assess coverage, liability, and damages.

Resolution Strategy & Negotiation

Litigation & Legal Compliance

Customer Service & Communication

Quality Assurance & Risk Reporting

Expertise, Mentorship & Continuous Learning

This role will be filled at either the Senior or AVP Claims Professional Level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications :

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $74,300.00 - $161,000.00.

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