Claims Specialist

W. R. Berkley Corporation; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Claims Specialist to manage non-litigated claims, focusing on customer service and efficient claims resolution. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, analyzing coverage, and ensuring data integrity throughout the claims process. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for the insurance industry, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while making a difference for small business owners.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Robust benefits package

Business-related travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of casualty claim handling experience, preferably in trucking.
• AIC, CPCU, or other industry designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-litigated claims, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Collaborate with vendors for damage appraisal and evaluation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Analytical skills

Education

College degree

Relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) is committed to providing small business customers with the next generation of small business solutions, including offering operational, underwriting, and marketing opportunities. We offer insurance products to Small Business Owners for transportation and other main street businesses. We leverage underwriting expertise, data, and analytics, and automation for risk assessment, selection, pricing retention. We champion our customers, distribution always seeking a smarter way to provide a more efficient and better user experience.

We are a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States. With the resources of a large Fortune 500 corporation and the flexibility of a small company, we exclusively work with select independent agents to bring technology solutions that help them build their business.

Responsibilities

The Claims Specialist position is responsible for handling primarily non-litigated claims, including bodily injury and property damage, arising out of trucking losses. This position works closely with insureds and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate claims resolution and provide exceptional customer service.

Customer Service

• Act with urgency in establishing initial and subsequent contact with all parties and key stakeholders.
• Update appropriate parties as needed, providing new facts as they become available and explaining impact of those facts upon the liability analysis and settlement options.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely appraisal and evaluation of damages.

Coverage

• Analyze coverage by applying policy information to facts or allegations of each loss.
• Prepare coverage, reservation of rights, and disclaimer letters. Continuously review coverage analysis as new facts warrant re-evaluation and update coverage position as needed.
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements, including timeliness of communicating coverage disposition.

Data Integrity

• Maintain discipline in securing and updating information throughout the life of the claim.
• Ensure data is complete and complies with statutory requirements for reporting.

Reserving

• Establish and maintain appropriate initial, subsequent loss, and expense reserves. Ensure supporting rationale for each reserve is documented within the electronic claim file.
• Act with urgency in collaborating with internal stakeholders regarding significant changes within claim reserving.
• Prepare Large Loss Reports and/or present claim file at roundtables to secure reserve and/or settlement authority.

Investigation

• Directly investigate each claim through prompt and strategic contact with appropriate parties including policyholders, witnesses, claimants, law enforcement agencies, agents, medical providers, and technical experts to determine the extent of liability, damages, and contribution potential.
• Interview witnesses and stakeholders. Take recorded and/or written statements, as strategically appropriate.
• Retain counsel to assist with investigation when prudent to protect investigation.
• Evaluate all claims for recovery potential. Directly handle recovery efforts and/or engage and direct Company resources for recovery efforts.

Evaluation and Resolution

• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned claims within authority granted, or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Participate in alternative dispute resolution, e.g., mediation, and/or directly negotiate with parties.
• Utilize diary management system to ensure all claims are handled timely and in compliance with jurisdictional requirements. At required time intervals, evaluate liability and damages exposure.
• Manage and direct vendors, i.e., independent adjusters or appraisers.

Industry Trends

• Maintain current knowledge of insurance industry trends and challenges, including legal system abuse.
• Attend professional and/or continuing educational seminars and classes.

May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications

• AIC, CPCU, or other industry designation preferred.
• Complies with state adjuster licensing, where applicable, countrywide. Licenses must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of casualty claim handling experience; trucking experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of claim regulations and laws in applicable jurisdictions.

Education

• College degree or relevant experience.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. 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.

Additional Requirements

Travel: Business-related travel as required for claim handling and/or education conferences.