Claims Director

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (McCarthy), is the holding entity for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., the oldest privately-held national construction company in America, and Castle Contracting. McCarthy provides the crucial business infrastructure for these entities and connects the day-to-day operations to ensure seamless operations across the business. Repeatedly honored as a great place to work and healthiest employer, McCarthy is a 100 percent employee-owned company.

At McCarthy, we are committed to sustaining a culture that delivers great experiences for everyone. This begins with developing high-performing individuals and teams through our award-winning learning and development programs, best-in-class Total Rewards benefits, and our inclusive culture aligned with our core values: 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.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
  
  
  

Position Summary

The Claims Director will report to the VP 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 Divisions / Operation Levels.
• Assist in management of Third Party Administrator claim staff and claim handling.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 7-10 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.
• Management / supervision experience a plus.
• General knowledge and understanding of Construction.
• Bachelors Degree required; 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%)
  
  
  

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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