Senior Claims Examiner

Berkley Small Business Solutions (a Berkley Company); Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Re is seeking a Senior Claims Examiner to manage a diverse portfolio of reinsurance claims, collaborating with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams. The role requires thorough analysis of complex coverage issues and maintaining strong relationships with cedents and brokers.

Applicants should have 5+ years in claims, strong communication, and a commitment to accuracy, with the ability to travel domestically as needed. Hybrid work options are available in Stamford, CT.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of claims experience across Casualty and/or Professional Liability.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• High degree of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• General knowledge of insurance and reinsurance operations.
• Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of reinsurance claims across multiple lines of business, ensuring timely and accurate handling from initial notice through resolution.
• Review cedent claim submissions and supporting documentation to assess coverage, liability, damages, and contractual obligations.
• Analyze and interpret reinsurance treaties to determine coverage applicability.
• Establish and maintain appropriate reserves in accordance with company guidelines and delegated authority.
• Conduct audits at cedent companies to evaluate claim handling practices and clearly communicate audit findings to internal partners and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cedents, brokers, and internal business partners.
• Maintain accurate claim files and documentation within claims management systems.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Skills

Claims experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Judgment and decision-making

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ARM/ARE/CPCU designations a plus

Tools

Claims systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Re is a specialty P&C reinsurer that provides solutions for insurers with a successful business model built upon specialization in the products they underwrite.Our experienced underwriting staff partners closely with clients to provide innovative reinsurance solutions that support profitable growth and financial stability over time. We are able to leverage deep institutional knowledge built up over 50 years of specialty underwriting and prudent capital management to expertly serve our clients’ needs.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Senior Claims Examiner is responsible for managing and analyzing a diverse portfolio of reinsurance claims across multiple lines of business, delivering timely and accurate claim handling, and maintaining strong relationships with cedents, brokers, and internal business partners. The role collaborates closely with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to evaluate complex coverage issues, analyze claim developments, and provide insights that support sound business decisions.

• Manage a portfolio of reinsurance claims across multiple lines of business, ensuring timely and accurate handling from initial notice through resolution.


• Review cedent claim submissions and supporting documentation to assess coverage, liability, damages, and contractual obligations.


• Analyze and interpret reinsurance treaties to determine coverage applicability.


• Establish and maintain appropriate reserves in accordance with company guidelines and delegated authority.


• Conduct audits at cedent companies to evaluate claim handling practices and clearly communicate audit findings to internal partners and senior leadership.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cedents, brokers, and internal business partners.


• Maintain accurate claim files and documentation within claims management systems.


• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of claims experience across multiple lines of business, including Casualty and/or Professional Liability.


• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present claim analyses and recommendations.


• Ability to build productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders.


• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.


• High degree of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications.


• General knowledge of insurance and reinsurance operations.


• Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree required.


• Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Reinsurance (ARE), and/or CPCU designations are a plus.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

Additional Requirements

• Primary location Stamford, CT.


• Second location West Hartford, CT.


• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require.


• Hybrid options available (hybrid position).

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role