Sr. Claims Specialist

Company Details

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

This individual would be responsible for reviewing, processing, investigating, evaluating, negotiating and the settling of assigned property damage or bodily injury claims with the authority level generally up to $150,000.00. This position requires an understanding and knowledge of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions.

• Complete coverage analysis
• Conduct the necessary investigation, either by phone, or through independent adjusters, to determine coverage, liability and damages.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned property damage or severe GL and/or complex bodily injury claims within authority granted, or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents
• Prepare coverage opinion letters

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years relevant industry GL claim handling experience 
• Multi state experience required
• Litigation experience required
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills
• License Requirements: Per State or Jurisdictional requirements.
• Some travel required for attendance at mediations, settlement conferences, etc.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Base Salary Range: $93k -$173k Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus • Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.