Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Berkley One is seeking a Senior Casualty Claim Adjuster to lead handling of significantly high-value and complex casualty claims. The role requires deep casualty claims experience, strategic oversight of large losses, and collaboration with business leaders to grow a profitable book of business.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with four days in the office and one remote day where appropriate, in either Wilmington, DE or Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of casualty claims handling experience.
• 5+ years of claims litigation experience.
• Ability to travel (5%) for large loss or litigation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy to manage high-value or complex casualty claims, including workflows, KPIs, and service metrics.
• Directly handle high-value and complex casualty claims as assigned.
• Oversee large losses, coverage questions, and collaborate on complex losses.
• Lead litigation strategy, panel counsel selection, vendor management, and litigation expenses.
• Share industry insights to inform business decisions and training needs.

Skills

Casualty claims

Litigation experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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 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 experience
• Ability to travel (5%) as needed for large loss claim handling or litigation requirements, and to facilitate staff, vendor, insured, and broker relations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Juris Doctorate degree preferred

Additional Company Details

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