Overview Amtrust Financial Services, a fast growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Director of Construction Defect Claims. The successful candidate will provide oversight and guidance for our Commercial Claims group on complex claims litigation. The successful candidate will evaluate coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities as well as ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances are carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, and proper negotiation strategy is employed. This position reports to a AVP of Claims. Responsibilities Recognizing exposures and ensuring reserving is appropriate and timelyEvaluating coverage issues and risk transfer opportunitiesEnsuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances are carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, proper negotiation strategy is employed.Effectively communicate exposures both internally and externallyOverall responsibility for formulating proper resolution strategy to ensure best total outcome.Position may require periodic travel to attend meditations, trials and / or other related meetingsPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the handling or litigating of complex commercial general casualty claimsSubject Matter Expertise in Construction DefectProficient computer skills required to navigate our paperless claim file systemPossesses a high level of technical claim and legal knowledge and skillsExcellent communication skills both written and oralAbility to professionally interact at a high level with parties both internal and external to AmTrustEasily adapts to changing situations requirements or prioritiesAbility to effectively influence others without damaging relationshipsSkillful negotiator