Senior Casualty Claims Leader – Agribusiness

Berkley; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Agribusiness in Urbandale, IA seeks an AVP, Casualty Claims to provide strategic leadership for the commercial Agribusiness Casualty Claims organization, including complex liability, auto, and auto physical damage claims. You will drive operations, talent development, and regulatory compliance while partnering with underwriting and product teams.

Rooted in cross-functional collaboration, this role emphasizes risk management, coverage analysis, and process improvements to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial property and casualty claims experience, including complex casualty and litigation management.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, mentor, and retain talent.
• Advanced knowledge of claims operations, coverage analysis, litigation management, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Casualty Claims function, establishing and executing strategies that support organizational goals.
• Oversee complex, high-severity, and litigated casualty claims, providing direction on coverage, liability, reserving, settlement, and defense strategies.
• Manage litigation activities, including oversight of defense counsel, legal strategy, and claim resolution efforts.
• Monitor claims performance, quality, and operational metrics, driving continuous improvement and accountability across the team.
• Provide technical expertise and collaborate with underwriting and product management on coverage language, policy development, and risk management initiatives.
• Lead talent acquisition, coaching, development, and performance management for claims staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and reinsurance reporting obligations.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to enhance profitability, improve customer outcomes, and support strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Claims operations

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berkley Agribusiness in Urbandale, IA seeks an AVP, Casualty Claims to provide strategic leadership for the commercial Agribusiness Casualty Claims organization, including complex liability, auto, and auto physical damage claims. You will drive operations, talent development, and regulatory compliance while partnering with underwriting and product teams.

Rooted in cross-functional collaboration, this role emphasizes risk management, coverage analysis, and process improvements to support