Claims Specialist: Investigate, Negotiate & Settle Claims

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vela Insurance Services seeks a Claims Specialist to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve property damage, personal and advertising injury claims of medium exposure and complexity. The role operates under limited supervision with a remote manager, emphasizing reserves, documentation, and client service.

Key duties include coverage analysis, liability evaluation, settlements within authority, managing outside counsel, and pursuing subrogation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree required with relevant claims experience.
• Active adjuster licenses listed (multi-state) preferred or required.
• 3–5+ years claims handling experience with strong knowledge of insurance law/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze coverage issues and prepare coverage letters for supervisor approval.
• Investigate and evaluate liability and damages.
• Manage litigation by selecting counsel, budgeting, and coordinating defense.
• Establish reserves within authority and maintain file documentation.
• Negotiate settlements within authority and oversee outside vendors.

Skills

Coverage analysis

Litigation management

Negotiation

Fraud detection

Customer service

Education

Four year college degree

Licenses: CA, CT, DE, FL, KY, LA, NH, NM, NC, OK, RI, SC, TX, VT, WV, WY

Designations: AIC, SCLA, CRIS

Job description

Vela Insurance Services seeks a Claims Specialist to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve property damage, personal and advertising injury claims of medium exposure and complexity. The role operates under limited supervision with a remote manager, emphasizing reserves, documentation, and client service.

Key duties include coverage analysis, liability evaluation, settlements within authority, managing outside counsel, and pursuing subrogation opportunities.