About the role
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
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