[Remote] E&S CD Claims Technical Specialist - Remote

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong history of financial performance. They are seeking an Excess & Surplus Lines Claims Technical Specialist to handle construction defect claims, focusing on investigation, coverage analysis, negotiation, and litigation management to ensure positive outcomes for customers and the company. Responsibilities • Effectively evaluate and identify coverage issues for named insureds facing claims for construction defects.Elevate coverage issues as appropriate to management • Investigate claims through phone, written correspondence, etc. with claimants, attorneys, insureds, brokers, and others having pertinent information • Identify and enforce risk transfer opportunities to co-carriers of the named insured and for carriers of subcontractors with contractual indemnity and additional insured obligations, if applicable • Effectively communicate task and fee/bolthires expectations with vendors and attorneys and enforce compliance with those expectations • Timely analyze information to evaluate and determine the extent of loss, taking into consideration covered v.uncovered damages, liability, risk transfer, time on risk and litigation costs • Effectively evaluate, negotiate, and resolve claims within delegated authority • Provide required reports to claims, underwriting, reinsurance and actuarial on significant exposure cases • Report on all cases going to trial on a timely basis and attend portions of trials when warranted or requested by management • Ensure proper referrals and timely updates to appropriate Reinsurer(s) • Communicate with all levels of management, when appropriate • Must have a valid driver’s license Skills • Superior communication and strategic negotiation and claim disposition skills along with proven problem-solving skills • Proficient in analyzing coverage and drafting coverage letters • Ability and willingness to delineate bolthires expectations to vendors and outside counsel and enforce compliance is an absolute requirement • Excellent presentation skills • Ability to work independently in a paperless environment • Eagerness to participate and collaborate in team meetings, both on-line and in person to share experience and foster continuous improvement for better claim outcomes • Ability to compose professional and accurate correspondence, including reservation of rights and disclaimer letters • Proficiency with standard business-related software (including bolthires Outlook, Work Excel, and PowerPoint) • Multi-State licensing • 7+ years' experience (if no college degree) 4+ years' experience (with a degree) handling construction defect claims that involve complex coverage analysis • Must have a valid driver's license • College degree preferred but not required • Some experience with E&S claims preferred but not required Benefits • Comprehensive health care plans • Retirement savings plan with company match • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program • Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs • 20 days of paid time off Company Overview • At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected.It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job