A&E Specialty Claims Adjuster
Position Summary
Ategrity is seeking an experienced A&E Specialty Claims Adjuster to support a new and growing line of business. This role will be responsible for managing Architects & Engineers professional liability claims from pre-claim activity through resolution, with a focus on proactive claim handling, thoughtful coverage analysis, litigation management, and strong collaboration with underwriting and business partners. The ideal candidate will have experience handling professional liability claims, including pre-claim matters, and will bring strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a developing claims environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage A&E professional liability claims and pre-claim matters from initial notice through resolution
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, exposure, and resolution strategy
• Prepare timely and accurate coverage, liability, and reserve analysis
• Collaborate closely with underwriting to provide claim insights, trend analysis, risk feedback, and account-specific observations
• Communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, coverage counsel, underwriting, and internal stakeholders
• Select, direct, and manage defense counsel to ensure efficient and strategic claim handling
• Develop and execute resolution strategies, including negotiation, mediation, and settlement recommendations
• Maintain accurate claim files, documentation, reserves, and diary management
• Identify emerging claim trends and provide feedback to support the growth and profitability of the A&E line of business
• Support the development of claim protocols, workflows, and best practices for the new
Qualifications
• Experience handling professional liability claims, preferably involving architects, engineers, design professionals, construction professionals, or other specialty lines
• Pre-claim experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of coverage, liability evaluation, damages assessment, litigation management, and settlement strategy
• Ability to collaborate effectively with underwriting and cross-functional
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable helping build processes for a developing line of business. They will understand the importance of strong communication with underwriting, thoughtful claim analysis, and early identification of risk and opportunity. This role requires someone who can balance technical claim expertise with practical business judgment