Senior Claims Strategist: Management & EPL Liabilities

W. R. Berkley; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k)

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Berkley Management Protection, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Senior Claims Consultant to manage a caseload of management liability and professional liability claims of moderate complexity.

You will conduct coverage analyses, assess exposure, establish reserves, and participate in mediations and trials as needed. The role requires strong knowledge of insurance claims processes, exceptional communication, and licensing within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management liability claims handling or litigation.
• Direct experience with Employment Practices Liability (EPL) essential. Experience handling D&O, professional liability or Crime is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze liability and damages to establish accurate reserves aligned with potential exposure.
• Evaluate complex coverage issues and draft clear, well-supported coverage position letters.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve claims with moderate supervision from the Chief Claims Officer.
• Appoint and manage outside counsel to ensure effective and cost-efficient claim resolution.
• Make sound decisions within assigned authority and elevate matters when appropriate.
• Oversee litigation management, including retaining counsel and approving payments within authority limits.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation in compliance with internal claims handling standards.
• Deliver outstanding service to both internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Support underwriting by providing insights into risk exposure and claim trends.
• Identify emerging issues or patterns that may have broader implications for the organization.

Skills

Management liability claims

EPL experience

D&O experience

Professional liability

Licensing within 90 days

Job description

Berkley Management Protection, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Senior Claims Consultant to manage a caseload of management liability and professional liability claims of moderate complexity.

You will conduct coverage analyses, assess exposure, establish reserves, and participate in mediations and trials as needed. The role requires strong knowledge of insurance claims processes, exceptional communication, and licensing within 90 days.