Director, Claims - Public Entity

Berkley Public Entity (a Berkley Company); Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Claims Director to oversee and manage various liability claims. This role demands exceptional expertise in commercial liability, particularly in public entity contexts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in litigation and a strong ability to build relationships with insureds and brokers. You will lead the claims process, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments. Join a dynamic team that values every contribution and offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package, making a significant impact in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Profit-Sharing Plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial liability claims experience required.
• Proven track record of building relationships with insureds and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee Professional Liability, General Liability, and Automobile claims.
• Communicate with insureds, brokers, and TPA’s for claim information.

Skills

Commercial Liability Claims Experience

Professional Liability Knowledge

General Liability Knowledge

Litigation Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Company Details

Berkley Public Entity (BPE) was founded in 2012 as a member company of W.R. Berkley Corporation. BPE is a growing, dynamic company with the vision of being the preeminent carrier in our marketplace. As our name implies, BPE is 100% focused on providing innovative insurance and reinsurance solutions to public entities.

We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important, and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

https://www.berkleypublicentity.com/

Responsibilities

We have an opportunity for a Claims Director to join our Berkley Public Entity (BPE) team! You will be responsible for the review, oversight, and specific handling of Professional Liability, General Liability, and Automobile claims including law enforcement and sexual abuse involving schools, municipalities, and other public entities. This is an individual contributor role.

Key Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

1. Identify and evaluate risk transfer opportunities pursuant to contracts, lease agreements, certificates of insurance.
2. Evaluate claims for coverage, liability, and damages to negotiate and resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value.
3. Communicate with insureds, brokers and TPA’s to secure additional claim information, communicate loss information, and monitor Self Insured Retentions and determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
4. Set reserves within authority or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
5. Retain, direct, and manage litigation counsel through trial, developing and managing strategy for complex litigation; attend arbitrations, mediations, trials.
6. Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.
7. Lead and participate in audits of TPA’s to ensure adherence to BPE claims guidelines.
8. Communicate and collaborate across the organization—underwriting, marketing, and senior management—to achieve organizational success.
9. Contribute to business development; participate in marketing and renewal events differentiating the BPE claims process within the marketplace.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. 10+ years of commercial liability claims experience required.
3. Public Entity experience, preferred.
4. Proven track record of building and maintaining strong business relationships with insureds, agents, brokers, and TPAs.
5. Litigation experience necessary.
6. Strong experience handling Professional Liability, along with a good knowledge of General Liability and Auto.
7. Exceptional oral and written communication skills; your communication style is flexible to the situation; you communicate clearly and with a purpose.
8. Calm under pressure; you have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks; you are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Additional Company Details

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

Benefits

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

Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

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.

Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Financial Services and Insurance

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