Director, Public Entity Claims & Litigation

W. R. Berkley; Morristown (NJ); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Wellness

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Profit-Sharing plans

Résumé du poste

Berkley Public Entity (BPE), a part of W.R. Berkley, seeks a Director of Claims for Public Entity to lead professional liability, general liability, and auto claims for municipalities and schools.

This is a senior, individual contributor role with broad interaction across underwriting and management. The role requires 10+ years of liability claims experience, public entity familiarity, and strong litigation and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of commercial liability claims experience.
• Public Entity experience preferred.
• Proven track record building and maintaining relationships with insureds, agents, brokers, and TPAs.
• Litigation experience necessary.
• Strong knowledge of Professional Liability, General Liability and Auto.

Responsabilités

• Review, oversight, and handling of Professional Liability, General Liability, and Auto claims for public entities.
• Identify and evaluate risk transfer opportunities in contracts, leases, and certificates of insurance.
• Evaluate claims for coverage, liability, and damages; negotiate and resolve claims.
• Communicate with insureds, brokers, and TPAs to obtain information and monitor exposures.
• Set reserves within authority or advise on reserve changes.
• Direct and manage litigation counsel through trial and develop strategy for complex cases.
• Prepare timely reports on significant claim developments for management.
• Lead audits of TPAs to ensure adherence to claims guidelines.
• Collaborate with underwriting, marketing, and senior management to achieve organizational goals.
• Contribute to business development through marketing and renewal activities.

Connaissances

Commercial liability claims

Litigation management

Relationship management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

Berkley Public Entity (BPE), a part of W.R. Berkley, seeks a Director of Claims for Public Entity to lead professional liability, general liability, and auto claims for municipalities and schools.

This is a senior, individual contributor role with broad interaction across underwriting and management. The role requires 10+ years of liability claims experience, public entity familiarity, and strong litigation and relationship-building skills.