Senior Casualty Claims Examiner — Growth & Bonus Eligible

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Claims Examiner on the Casualty team to manage and adjust Casualty claims across primary and excess policies with emphasis on service and file quality.

The role offers opportunities to handle claims from first notice of loss through resolution, coordinate with insureds and brokers, draft coverage letters, and travel for conferences or trials as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience handling Casualty claims
• Technical competence in handling specialized claims
• Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, investigative and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and handle multiple tasks
• Experience in multiple jurisdictions and adjuster licenses

Responsibilities

• Manage and adjust Casualty claims impacting primary and excess policies while ensuring high-quality service and file accuracy
• Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution, coordinating with clients and brokers
• Collaborate with insureds and brokers in handling and adjudicating claims
• Analyze and draft coverage letters and communicate coverage positions clearly
• Conduct, coordinate and oversee investigation processes to ensure timely resolution
• Directly monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel as needed
• Evaluate information related to coverage, liability and damages to determine exposure and reserves
• Draft reports, set reserves within authority, and make claim recommendations
• Travel to conferences, mediations, customer meetings and trials as necessary

Skills

Casualty claims

Technical competence

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Multi-jurisdiction experience

Licenses for adjuster

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Claims Examiner on the Casualty team to manage and adjust Casualty claims across primary and excess policies with emphasis on service and file quality.

The role offers opportunities to handle claims from first notice of loss through resolution, coordinate with insureds and brokers, draft coverage letters, and travel for conferences or trials as needed.