Claim Manager

Company: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award winning training programs, a best in class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values : We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map.

We Are Employee Owned : We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like A Family : We value human to human connections and help each other succeed.

We Are Builders : We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen.

The Claim Manager will report to the Director of Claims and will maintain a strong working relationship with various regional / project personnel, safety directors, quality assurance directors, general counsel office, insurance carriers (Owner, McCarthy, JV & Subcontractors), attorneys (defense, plaintiff & coverage), experts, third-party claim administrators, brokers and various personnel within the McCarthy risk management department.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for handling the day-to-day claims handling of liability (General Liability, Pollution Liability, Professional Liability) and Builders' Risk clams, working closely with all necessary internal / external parties in the resolution of claims.
Responsible for investigating, evaluating, strategizing, negotiating and settling claims.
Responsible for tendering to subcontractors and additional insured carriers in order to trigger the appropriate additional insured defense and indemnification obligations.
Responsible for quarterly / annual claim reporting.
Perform contract reviews as requested.
Responsible for conducting coverage analysis based upon facts of case and insurance policies implicated in order to advise Sr. Management and respond appropriately to carrier coverage positions.
Responsible for delivering Claims related training across Regions / Operation Levels.

Qualifications:

10 years of property & casualty claims experience (General Liability, Professional Liability, Pollution Liability, Builder's Risk and Property/Contractors Equipment), particularly with construction defect claims handling.
General knowledge and understanding of Construction.
Bachelors Degree required; Advanced Degree, CPCU, ARM, CRIS and other certifications a plus.
Strong knowledgebase / experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, various claim / risk management applications.
Multi-state claims handling experience.
Familiar with various state laws / regulations / case laws / statutes affecting Claims.
Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
Ability to travel as necessary to mediations, on-site investigations, etc. (25%)
This is not a remote position; the successful candidate will be required to work out of a McCarthy Regional office.

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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