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Howden, A Chart Industries Company
Howden, A Chart Industries Company
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
EnergyManufacturing
Howden, A Chart Industries Company designs and manufactures mission-critical air and gas handling equipment for customers in manufacturing, energy, and other industrial sectors. Its portfolio includes fans, compressors, rotary heat exchangers, steam turbines, and related services and solutions that help industrial operations manage essential processes, improve efficiency, meet environmental requirements, and advance decarbonisation efforts. With more than 160 years of engineering heritage, Howden supports complex applications where reliable air and gas management is central to operational performance.
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Senior Construction Defect Claims Examiner

Manage complex construction defect claims for DUAL North America, from liability investigations and coverage analysis through litigation and settlement. The role includes coordination with counsel, experts, carrier partners, and internal business teams.

USUnited StatesCACaliforniaFLFlorida
$125,000 – $145,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredClaims Specialist

Description

  • Make initial contact with interested parties
  • Manage moderate- to high-exposure construction defect claims for residential and commercial projects
  • Assess coverage and prepare coverage position letters when needed
  • Investigate liability
  • Follow applicable Department of Insurance regulations
  • Engage defense counsel and experts, and coordinate agreed litigation strategies
  • Oversee litigation plans and budgets to support effective case resolution
  • Coordinate expert retention within approved budgets
  • Set timely indemnity and expense reserves based on documented exposure analysis
  • Review reserve adequacy regularly
  • Prepare detailed, captioned reports seeking reserve and settlement authority for higher-exposure cases
  • Prepare cases for roundtable reviews with carrier partners
  • Travel up to 10% to attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
  • Stay informed about significant case law changes and industry trends
  • Support underwriting and other business partners

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, SCLA, AIC, or JD are a plus
  • At least 7 years of construction defect claims experience, with a consistent record of strong performance and achievement
  • Must hold or be able to obtain licenses in all required states
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Advanced understanding of the full claims handling process, including litigation
  • Knowledge of industry trends and legal developments affecting claims handling
  • Ability to handle multiple claims and competing priorities
  • Ability to adapt to changing regulatory and legal requirements
  • Ability to complete assigned work accurately and on time, and learn quickly
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently for extended periods
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and general business knowledge
  • Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time, with occasional movement around the office to access cabinets and equipment

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Competitive salary
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Reasonable accommodations are available to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and access other employment benefits and privileges

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