Construction Defect Claims Specialist

Senior Claims Specialist (Construction Defect) – Contract Role

Pay Rate: $45–$50/hour

Assignment Length: 3–6 months (with potential for extension)

Location: Chicago, Atlanta, Omaha, Scottsdale, or Naperville. Remote option available for highly qualified candidates.

Our client, a specialty insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Specialist to handle complex construction defect claims. This temporary role offers an opportunity to manage high-exposure and litigated files with autonomy and professional challenge.

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve litigated and non-litigated construction defect claims.
• Analyze and interpret policy coverage; draft and review coverage correspondence.
• Direct and manage defense counsel, including setting litigation strategy and budgets.
• Establish and maintain accurate reserves, updating throughout the life of the claim.
• Conduct thorough liability and damage assessments.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Identify subrogation and risk transfer opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, licensing, and internal best practices.
• Maintain detailed file documentation and meet all reporting requirements.

• Minimum 8 years of claims handling experience
  , with significant expertise in construction defect or complex casualty claims.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Advanced industry designations such as AIC, SCLA, CRIS preferred.
• Strong written communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain active adjuster licenses in the following states:
  CA, CT, DE, FL, KY, LA, NH, NM, NC, OK, RI, SC, TX, VT, WV, and WY.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote caseload efficiently.

• This is a temporary, full-time contract position.
• Hybrid or remote flexibility available based on experience and location.
• Candidates must maintain all required state licenses throughout the assignment.