Assistant Vice President, Claims

Berkley Re (a Berkley Company); West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Re in Stamford, CT is seeking a Senior Assistant Vice President, Claims to lead a complex portfolio of reinsurance claims across Casualty and Professional Liability. This role partners with underwriting, actuarial, and finance to drive strategic outcomes and operational excellence.

The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with willingness to travel domestically and a hybrid work arrangement in CT.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in reinsurance claims across multiple lines with knowledge of Casualty and Professional Liability.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for complex claim scenarios.
• Proficiency in treaty language to determine coverage and guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex portfolio of reinsurance claims across lines of business.
• Provide strategic oversight on claim resolution, reserving, and coverage analysis.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, finance, and senior leadership.
• Develop relationships with brokers, cedents, and external partners.
• Conduct cedent audits to assess claim handling quality and compliance.
• Prepare high-quality analyses and reporting on large losses.

Skills

Reinsurance claims

Casualty

Professional Liability

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D./CPCU/ARe

Tools

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berkley Re

Berkley Re is a specialty P&C reinsurer that provides solutions for insurers with a successful business model built upon specialization in the products they underwrite. Our experienced underwriting staff partners closely with clients to provide innovative reinsurance solutions that support profitable growth and financial stability over time. The lines of business we cover include: Professional Lines, Property, Casualty, and Workers Compensation. We are able to leverage deep institutional knowledge built up over 50 years of specialty underwriting and prudent capital management to expertly serve our clients' needs.

Company Details

Berkley Re is a specialty P&C reinsurer that provides solutions for insurers with a successful business model built upon specialization in the products they underwrite. Our experienced underwriting staff partners closely with clients to provide innovative reinsurance solutions that support profitable growth and financial stability over time. The lines of business we cover include: Professional Lines, Property, Casualty, and Workers Compensation. We are able to leverage deep institutional knowledge built up over 50 years of specialty underwriting and prudent capital management to expertly serve our clients' needs.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President, Claims is responsible for managing a complex portfolio of reinsurance claims, influencing business outcomes, and driving operational excellence while partnering across functions and with external stakeholders.

• Provide strategic oversight and management of complex reinsurance claims across multiple lines of business, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent resolution
• Analyze and interpret treaty reinsurance contracts and provide coverage determinations
• Exercise sound judgment in claim evaluation, coverage analysis, and reserving within delegated authority
• Serve as a senior technical expert on reinsurance coverage, allocation, and claim strategy
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, finance, and senior leadership to evaluate emerging trends, portfolio exposures, and business impact
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, cedents, and external partners to support effective communication and claim outcomes
• Conduct cedent audits to assess claim handling quality, contractual compliance, and operational effectiveness
• Prepare and deliver high-quality analysis and reporting on large losses and key exposures, providing clear and actionable insights

Qualifications

• 10+ years of reinsurance claims experience, including expertise across multiple lines of business, with strong knowledge of Casualty and Professional Liability lines of business
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and manage complex claim scenarios using advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Strong command of treaty language, with the ability to interpret coverage, identify exposures, and guide strategic decisions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to senior leadership
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism
• High degree of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and sound judgment
• Proficiency with claims management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's degree required
• J.D., CPCU, ARe, or other insurance/reinsurance industry designations are strongly preferred

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

Additional Requirements

Location and Travel:

• Primary location Stamford, CT. Secondary location West Hartford, CT
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require.
• Hybrid options available (hybrid position).

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role