Environmental and Professional Liability Claims Supervisor

W. R. Berkley; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

W. R. Berkley in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced Environmental and Professional Liability Claims leader to guide a skilled team toward world‑class results.

You will oversee investigation, evaluation, negotiation and, when needed, trial proceedings, while providing training and strategic direction across claims staff and allied departments. Experience in environmental and professional liability claims, strong leadership, and the ability to present to executives are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years management/team lead experience in the Insurance Industry.
• Minimum 8-10 years insurance experience in Environmental and Professional Liability claims.
• Proven ability to present training programs to diverse groups.
• Self-motivated with minimal need for direction.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with accounts and prospects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates leadership and interpersonal strengths.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence.
• EOE statement reflected in company materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to deliver superior results and develop strategies for World Class Environmental and Professional Liability Claims.
• Oversee strategies to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and, if needed, proceed to trial.
• Offer technical guidance, training, and support for claims staff and other departments.
• Present high‑level cases to upper management in a collaborative setting.
• Coordinate with Corporate claims on matters impacting other units.
• Analyze incident data to identify root causes and trends.
• Hold bi-monthly meetings with senior underwriters and product managers.
• Serve as a Claims Ambassador on renewals and new business.
• Support internal bill review and ensure uninterrupted examiner workflow.
• Respond to coverage inquiries succinctly from brokers and insureds.
• Identify subrogation opportunities handled in-house.
• Assist with SOX controls, licensing, and department operations.
• Provide weekly and monthly claims reports.
• Assist underwriting with non-admitted coverage forms and endorsements.
• Collaborate with Finance on claims-related costs.
• Uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Training delivery

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Details

W. 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

Provide the leadership to deliver superior results and develop strategies focused on attaining a "World Class" distinction in Environmental and Professional Liability Claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in your team’s strategies to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and (if necessary) proceed to trial on pollution/professional claims.
• Provide technical guidance, assistance and training as needed for claims staff and other departments.
• Present high-level cases to upper management and other stakeholders in a committee review collaborative type environment.
• Work with Corporate claims in reporting matters that have potential impact on other Operating Units within the W.R. Berkley Enterprise.
• Analyze the incident data of claims to determine the root causes and trends.
• Hold bi-monthly meetings with Pollution/Professional senior underwriters and product line managers to discuss recent loss developments.
• Serve as a Claim Ambassador on account renewals and new business by supporting our Customer Service Director.
• Work in concert with the Legal Service Coordinator by assisting in having our internal bill review process work seamlessly without interruption to claim examiners and their functions.
• Respond to coverage inquiries from brokers and insureds in succinct communicative methods.
• Assist examiners in recognizing potential subrogation opportunities that we handle in-house in the General Liability and Pollution/Professional disciplines.
• Assist our Claim Operations Leader with the functioning of a Claims department (SOX controls, licensing requirements, etc.).
• Provide weekly and monthly claims reports.
• Assist underwriting in the drafting of non-admitted coverage forms and endorsements.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department on claims associated costs.
• Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Maintain a high level of communication with leadership.
• Work within authority limits on assignments that reflect a high degree of technical complexity and coordination.
• Will be recognized as the company consultant within specialty area.
• Handle special projects related to specialty area as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years management/team lead experience in the Insurance Industry.
• Minimum 8-10 years insurance experience in Environmental and Professional Liability claims.
• Demonstrates solid ability in presenting training programs.
• Evidence of self-motivation and require minimal management direction.
• Ability to establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with accounts and prospects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possesses analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit highly defined leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for excellence.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Education

• Bachelors degree and/or proven work experience in a senior claims leadership role.

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: $132,384.00 - 189,120.00 - $245,856.00 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