Litigation Specialist

Berkley One (a Berkley Company); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Health savings account

Profit sharing

401k

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Professional continuing education

Job summary

Berkley One, a Berkley Company, seeks a Litigation Specialist / Senior Casualty Claim Adjuster to oversee and handle high-value and complex casualty claims. The role supports strategy, litigation management, and collaboration with leaders to grow a profitable book of business.

Based in Phoenix with a hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote), DE and AZ offices are available. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in casualty claims handling and 5+ years in claims litigation management, plus JD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of casualty claims handling experience.
• 5+ years of claims litigation management experience.
• Deep technical expertise with personal injury claims and Auto injury claims.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy to manage casualty claims of significantly high or complex nature, including operational models, workflows, KPI’s, service metrics, and processes that are responsive to customer needs and effectively and proactively resolve claims in the most expedient and efficient manner.
• Be responsible for management and direct handling of certain high value and complex casualty claims.
• Be responsible for oversight and strategy for large losses, unique and complex coverage questions, and collaboration on individual complex losses.
• Be responsible for litigation management strategy including litigation handling best practices, panel counsel selection and vendor management, and litigation expense management strategies.
• Serve as an expert on matters relating to broad industry trends and developments with potential to impact the book of business and share that knowledge up and across the organization.
• Be responsible for identifying technical training needs of staff who handle large, high value and complex casualty claims and create and deliver technical training using a variety of internal, external, or vendor resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Casualty claims

Litigation mgmt

Communication

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company Details

Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

Why Join Us?

At Berkley One, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that's reimagining personal insurance. We're building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve, individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Join us in creating a new standard in personal insurance where protection meets possibility.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

This Litigation Specialist / Senior Casualty Claim Adjuster role requires deep, proven casualty claim experience and is responsible for the oversight and direct handling of significantly high value and complex casualty claims, as well as providing guidance on large losses exceeding adjusters’ authority and collaborating with business leaders to grow a sustainably profitable book of business.

This role will be based in our Wilmington, DE or Phoenix, AZ office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

What You Can Expect

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll Count On You To

• Develop and execute strategy to manage casualty claims of significantly high or complex nature, including operational models, workflows, KPI’s, service metrics, and processes that are responsive to customer needs and effectively and proactively resolve claims in the most expedient and efficient manner.
• Be responsible for management and direct handling of certain high value and complex casualty claims.
• Be responsible for oversight and strategy for large losses, unique and complex coverage questions, and collaboration on individual complex losses.
• Be responsible for litigation management strategy including litigation handling best practices, panel counsel selection and vendor management, and litigation expense management strategies.
• Serve as an expert on matters relating to broad industry trends and developments with potential to impact the book of business and share that knowledge up and across the organization.
• Be responsible for identifying technical training needs of staff who handle large, high value and complex casualty claims and create and deliver technical training using a variety of internal, external, or vendor resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of casualty claims handling experience
• 5+ years of claims litigation management experience
• Deep technical expertise with personal injury claims and Auto injury claims"
• Ability to travel (5%) as needed for large loss claim handling or litigation requirements, and to facilitate staff, vendor, insured, and broker relations.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a flexible communication style; communicate clearly and with a purpose.
• Remain calm under pressure with excellent organizational and negotiation skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks; be comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Juris Doctorate degree preferred
• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike; serve as an excellent, proactive advocate for Berkley One customers and be passionate about their brand experience.
• Exhibit natural curiosity, a love of learning how things work, and always look for innovative improvements.
• Be a collaborative, agile learner who can quickly absorb information and apply it to current business situations.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. Only solicited resumes/candidate profiles that are submitted by a Berkley Preferred Agency Partner that have been requested by Berkley Internal Recruiting to engage in a particular search will be subject to the payment of Agency fees as defined in the formal agency agreement. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles are not subject to payment of the agency fees.

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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role