AVP, Sr. Claims Examiner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life and 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 claims notices, reserves, and coverage analysis for professional liability and related coverages.

The role oversees outside defense counsel, supports risk management, and contributes to marketing and education efforts. Travel may be involved; JD preferred but not required. This Senior role requires strong analytical skills and loss prevention focus.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of claims experience is preferred.
• Experience handling professional liability claims for design or construction professionals is valued.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of claims notices and files for professional liability.
• Manage outside defense and coverage counsel for claims and pre-claims.
• Support marketing, risk management, finance, and actuarial functions as needed.
• Engage in continual learning and innovation within the company.

Skills

Claims experience

Professional liability

Architect/engineer claims

Legal experience

Loss prevention education

Risk management

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 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