Jeff Lenhart

Biography

Jeff is an experienced claims professional with nearly 35 years in the insurance industry. He has handled complex, large-value first-party and third-party claims and litigation as a staff claims representative and as an independent consultant. Jeff’s experience spans commercial and personal lines property, auto, and liability coverages.
 
In his current role, Jeff directs all claim-related litigation and panel counsel relations for Builders Mutual Insurance Company, a North Carolina-based insurer of contractors and construction related trades and suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. His team is responsible for handling all litigated matters involving the company’s insureds and suits filed by and against the company arising from claim-related activities and decisions. Due to the nature of Builders Mutual’s exclusively construction-related portfolio, this involves primarily construction defect related lawsuits, but also includes other commercial general liability and commercial auto related litigation. 
 
Jeff is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/Pre-Law. He holds an executive certificate in law from Vanderbilt University Law School, and has obtained several other professional certifications including the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA), Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP),  Associate in Claims (AIC), and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations.
 
As for professional affiliations, Jeff is a member in good standing of the Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters; a fellow of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance; a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel; the Society of Claim Law Associates; and the Virginia State Claims Association.  

Education

• Unc Chapel Hill, Bachelor’s Degree

Admissions/Licenses

• Licensed Adjuster: NC, SC, GA, FL, MS