Claims Specialist

Berkley Environmental (a Berkley Company); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans

Job summary

A leading environmental insurance provider based in Chicago is seeking a Claims Specialist to manage claims up to $150,000. The role requires extensive experience in litigation management and GL claims, alongside strong independent investigative skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree preferred and at least 10 years in the industry. This position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $150,000 and a robust benefits package including health and wellness initiatives. Sponsorship not available for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant industry GL claim handling experience.
• Multi-state experience required.
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, investigate, evaluate, negotiate and settle claims up to $150,000.
• Conduct necessary investigations to determine coverage, liability and damages.
• Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents.

Skills

Litigation management

Negotiation

Independent investigation

Coverage analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Berkley Environmental, founded in 2004, has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

Company URL: https://berkleyenvironmental.com/

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Claims Specialist. This individual would be responsible for reviewing, processing, investigating, evaluating, negotiating and the settling of assigned property damage or bodily injury claims with the authority level generally up to $150,000.00. This position requires an understanding and knowledge of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions.

• Complete coverage analysis
• Conduct the necessary investigation, either by phone, or through independent adjusters, to determine coverage, liability and damages.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned property damage or severe GL and/or complex bodily injury claims within authority granted, or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents
• Prepare coverage opinion letter

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 10+ years relevant industry GL claim handling experience
• Multi state experience required
• Litigation experience required
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects

Additional Company Details

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

Benefits

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

• Base Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000
• 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