Senior Claims Litigation Specialist - Construction Defect

Senior Claims Litigation Specialist – Construction Defect

Verus Specialty Insurance (a Berkley Company) is seeking a Senior Claims Litigation Specialist with expertise in Construction Defect claims to join our team.

At Verus Specialty Insurance, a proud member of the esteemed W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), we are a leading Excess and Surplus Lines provider delivering comprehensive solutions across the United States. Backed by the strength of a Fortune 500 corporation and operating with the agility of a nimble startup, we fuse innovation and excellence to serve our clients.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Analyze liability and damage issues in connection with claims made against our insureds and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Analyze insurance coverage issues and draft coverage positional letters accordingly.
• Retain and supervise outside counsel in the defense of our insureds to effectively resolve claims.
• Evaluate the full diary of pending matters to support accurate reserves posting.
• Maintain and develop relationships with insureds, brokers, and outside counsel.
• Provide support and information to underwriters in evaluating risk on particular accounts.
• Compose and transmit regular, timely, complex Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents.
• Manage and monitor file caseload using various resources.

Ability to communicate verbally and in written form in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner is essential.

• Minimum 10 years of experience handling Excess & Surplus claims and/or a 4‑year degree plus.
• Experience handling Commercial General Liability with a focus on Construction Defect claims.
• Full knowledge of insurance contracts, investigation techniques, legal requirements, and insurance regulation.
• Aptitude for evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting contracts and other complex information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Windows computer programs, including Word, Excel, and e‑mail.
• Current Claims Adjuster licenses in one or more states preferred; willingness to obtain additional state licensures.

This position can be fully remote for candidates outside a commutable distance to our offices. Offices are based in Glen Allen, VA or Scottsdale, AZ on a hybrid schedule—four days in the office and one remote day, as appropriate.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

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