AVP, Senior Claims Examiner

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Philadelphia, Town of Hempstead (Philadelphia County, NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AVP, Senior Claims Examiner, where you will handle professional liability claims and work closely with various departments to enhance risk management solutions. This role emphasizes innovation and continuous learning, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise in claims analysis and legal knowledge will drive impactful results. Engage in a culture that values fresh ideas and collaboration, contributing to the development of comprehensive risk management programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the insurance industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of claims-related adjusting experience required.
• Adjuster's licenses in all states required, plus California.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of claims notices and files related to professional liability.
• Support marketing, risk management, finance, and actuarial departments.

Skills

Claims Analysis

Liability Analysis

Reserve Setting

Reporting

Reinsurance Analysis

Legal Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Details

At Berkley Alliance Managers, we offer innovative coverage and risk management solutions for our brokers and policyholders. We have a passion for offering fresh ideas and relevant insurance products and services. Our business consists of four target markets – Design Professionals, Construction Professionals, Accounting Professionals and Miscellaneous Service Professionals. Our focus allows us to tailor coverage and create comprehensive risk management programs that enhance profitability and reduce susceptibility to loss.

Company URL: https://www.berkleyalliance.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The AVP, Senior Claims Examiner handles all aspects of claims notices and files related to professional liability and accompanying coverages, including but not limited to claims and coverage analysis, liability and damages analysis, reserve setting, reporting, reinsurance analysis and reporting, and travel. The role manages outside defense and coverage counsel that are assigned on claim or pre-claim files, including cost containment and litigation management. Additionally, the AVP, Senior Claims Examiner supports and assists with marketing and loss prevention education, including development of educational materials, for assigned product lines, as requested or needed. They also support and assist various functional departments, including marketing, risk management, finance and actuarial, including any related travel, as needed or requested. The AVP, Senior Claims Examiner actively engages in and embraces the company’s continued learning and innovation culture, including participation in innovation groups to identify solutions for enhancement and change.

Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Adjusting all aspects of claims and loss notices, including but not limited to claims and coverage analysis, liability and damages analysis, reserve setting, reporting, reinsurance analysis and reporting and coverage litigation.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, trials and other claims-related travel as needed or required.
• Support the marketing, risk management, finance and actuarial departments, including any related travel, as needed or requested.
• Assist with or conduct large loss and reinsurance reporting.
• Maintain adjuster’s licenses in all states requiring licenses, or as requested.
• Possible product line oversight.
• Business-related travel as require or needed.
• Assist with marketing and development of risk management materials, as needed
• Active engagement in the company’s innovation culture and group
• Continued and self-driven learning

Qualifications

• BA or BS required
• JD preferred, but not required
• Adjuster’s licenses in all states requiring a license, plus California
• 8 to 10-years claims-related, adjusting experience
• Experience handling professional liability claims for architects/engineers, miscellaneous PL or construction professional; preferred but not required
• 3 to 5-years legal, law firm experience; preferred but not required
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. 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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role