AVP, Sr. Claims Examiner

W. R. Berkley Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Berkley Alliance Managers is seeking an AVP, Senior Claims Examiner to manage all aspects of professional liability claims, including notices, coverage analysis and reserves. The role involves coordinating with defense counsel and supporting risk management, finance and actuarial teams across multiple product lines.

The position requires BA/BS with 8–10 years of claims experience and ideally a JD. Licenses in applicable states are expected; travel is involved as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• JD preferred but not required.
• 8–10 years of claims-related experience.
• Experience handling professional liability claims.
• Legal or law firm experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of claims notices and files for professional liability and related coverages.
• Engage in reserve setting, reporting, and reinsurance analysis.
• Coordinate with outside defense and coverage counsel and travel as needed.
• Support marketing, risk management, finance and actuarial teams.
• Contribute to education materials and loss prevention initiatives.

Skills

Claims handling

Legal experience

Licensing knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS degree

JD preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

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

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. #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