AVP, Sr. Claims Examiner

Berkley Alliance Managers (a Berkley Company); Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disabil

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Berkley Alliance Managers in Connecticut is seeking an AVP, Senior Claims Examiner to manage professionals liability claims and related coverages, including analysis, reserves, reporting and coordination with defense counsel. The role supports marketing, risk management, finance and actuarial teams and involves travel as needed.

The candidate should have a BA/BS, may hold a JD, and possess 8–10 years in claims adjusting with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required.
• JD preferred, but not required.
• Adjuster 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 Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Adjusting all aspects of claims and loss notices, including coverage analysis, liability and damages analysis, reserve setting and 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 related travel.
• Assist with or conduct large loss and reinsurance reporting.
• Maintain adjuster licenses in all states requiring licenses, or as requested.
• Possible product line oversight.
• Business-related travel as required 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.

Skills

MS Office

Education

BA/BS degree

JD (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 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

Responsibilities

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, 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. #remote

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

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:

• Base Salary Range: $132,000 - $189,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role