Senior Claims Specialist

About Integrated Specialty Coverages

Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC (ISC) is a growth stage technology and data-driven commercial insurance wholesaler leading innovation in the market.

Backed by one of the leading private equity firms, KKR, and led by a forward-thinking management team, ISC is combining the worlds of insurance and technology to create an Insurtech powerhouse. As a leading online distributor of insurance products for a range of industries and "Main Street USA", we are looking for the right people to help us in our mission of achieving exponential growth. We strive to be the number one place to go for brokers and agents to source insurance. To accomplish this, we're building a digitally focused team that deeply understands the intersection between user experience, data, and AI/ML to optimize the way we engage with our customers and partners.

Job Summary

The Senior Claim Specialist position at Golden State Claims Services reports to a Claims Supervisor, Claims Manager or Senior Claims Manager. The chief duty of the Senior Claims Specialist is to adjust complex or high exposure construction defect claims for the program(s) to which she/he is assigned.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior and effort to achieve goals and objectives
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external customers, including clients, underwriting and service teams, and agents
• Research applicable coverage for our insureds. Document coverage dates, limits, and restrictions
• Identify and resolve any potential coverage questions. Draft reservation of rights and coverage denials for review and approval by their Supervisor/Manager
• Investigate facts of the loss by securing statements and supporting documentation such as contracts, cost of repair estimates, expert reports, photos, correspondence, etc
• Document activities in writing within claim files
• Exercise judgment in applying legal liability to assigned claims and will have settlement authority up to their specific authority, which may vary from carrier to carrier
• Assign defense counsel to answer and defend lawsuits where appropriate. Monitor and direct defense counsel, independent adjusters, and experts
• Identify claims with potential exposure in excess of authority and advise their Supervisor/Manager
• Evaluate, set, or recommend reserves for each file they are handling
• Prepare written reports as dictated by company policy and procedures
• Handle claims within guidelines of the Fair Claims Practices 790.03
• Provide insureds, claimants, underwriters, and carriers with regular updates on status of file handling
• Discuss unique and complex files with Supervisor/Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction defect claims management experience preferred
• College degree or equivalent claims management experience required
• 10+ years litigation management experience preferred
• Must be licensed as a Qualified Claims Manager in the State of California and any other status as needed
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Benefits of Working at ISC

• Employee Ownership Program - every eligible employee shares in the financial rewards that grow when the company grows
• Professional development opportunities
• Owner Referral Program
• Work from home reimbursement for remote/hybrid roles
• Burnalong digital health and wellness platform
• Canary emergency financial assistance program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Confidential, Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account, includes company contribution
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary benefits - supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital insurance
• Employee discounts
• 401(k) Plan with company match contribution
• Various Time Off Programs
• 11 company paid holidays

Applicants may contact the ISC HR department via e-mail or phone to request and arrange for an accommodation that will allow the applicant to successfully complete the application process. Applicants needing assistance may request accommodation at any time. Please contact ISC at or 760-599-7242.

ISC believes in creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value to our community of customers. Specifically, we focus on attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a "can-do" attitude, and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or Federal law.

**Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.**

**ISC participates in the Federal E-Verify program**