Senior Construction Defect Claims Specialist (CGL)

Location: Fully Remote – U.S. (Must have experience handling California construction defect claims)
Claims | General Liability

Pay Range: $120,000- $160,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

Knight Insurance Group is seeking a seasoned Construction Defect Claims Specialist to manage complex, litigated CGL claims involving multi-party construction defect matters, primarily in California.

This role is designed for an experienced adjuster who is comfortable operating in high-exposure environments, analyzing coverage in detail, and driving strategic claim resolution in partnership with defense counsel and internal stakeholders.

You will have meaningful file ownership, appropriate authority levels, and the ability to apply technical judgment in resolving long-tail, coverage-intensive matters.

What you’ll do as a Senior Construction Defect Claims Specialist:

Managing a portfolio of complex construction defect claims from inception through resolution

Analyzing CGL coverage, endorsements, exclusions, and contractual risk transfer

Handling multi-party and litigated matters with a strategic, resolution-focused mindset

Setting and adjusting reserves based on exposure analysis and litigation posture

Selecting and managing defense counsel and expert vendors

Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations within authority

Preparing thorough coverage analyses and recommendations when higher authority is required

Identifying and pursuing subrogation or contribution opportunities

Collaborating with underwriting, legal, and management on emerging exposure trends

This position focuses exclusively on complex GL construction defect claims — not mixed lines or high-volume general casualty.

Qualifications

What we look for in our Senior Constructions Defect Claims Specialist:

5+ years of commercial general liability claims experience

Strong background in construction defect, including litigated and multi-party matters

Demonstrated experience handling California construction defect claims

Deep understanding of CGL coverage interpretation and risk transfer analysis

Experience working with defense counsel and participating in mediation

Strong technical writing and analytical skills

Ability to manage a complex caseload independently

Active adjuster license (or ability to obtain where required)

What Makes This Role Different

Fully remote within the United States

Dedicated construction defect caseload

Opportunity to apply technical expertise in complex coverage matters

Collaborative partnership with underwriting and legal

Stable, established platform with long-term commitment to specialty risks

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, LTD, and Flexible Spending Account

401K and Employee Stock Ownership Program (employer matching)

UKG Wallet (access to your pay before payday)

Tickets at Work - discounts on entertainment, travel, and more

AT&T Wireless discounts

Midway Rent a Car discount (California Only)

Dell Member Purchase Program