Claims Specialist, Pollution Environmental Claims

Berkley Environmental (a Berkley Company); Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) and profit-sharing

Job summary

Berkley Environmental in Jersey City, NJ is seeking an experienced Environmental Claims Adjuster to analyze coverage and liability for complex GL or pollution claims across multiple states. The role requires strong negotiation and independent work, with travel for mediations and conferences as needed.

You will evaluate claims, negotiate settlements within authority, prepare coverage opinions, and collaborate with insureds and agents.

Qualifications

• At least 7–10 years' experience handling complex GL or pollution environmental claims.
• Multi-state experience required.
• Litigation experience required.
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 letters.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Good verbal and written communication

Independent work capability

Coverage analysis and claims eval

Litigation management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Company Details

Company DetailsW. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 letters

Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years relevant industry complex GL or pollution environmental claim handling experience
• Multi state experience required
• Litigation experience required
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• License Requirements: Per State or Jurisdictional requirements
• Some travel required for attendance at mediations, settlement conferences, etc.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while assimilating technical subject matter
• Coverage analysis and claims evaluation expertise
• Litigation management knowledge across multiple jurisdictions

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:

• Base Salary Range: $93k -$173k
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, 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