Senior Complex Claims Director, FIs & D&O

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is recruiting for a Complex Claims Director to independently handle a diverse docket of high-severity claims from our Financial Institutions, E&O, D&O, and Fiduciary teams. The role involves collaboration with senior management, underwriters, actuaries, brokers, insureds, and defense counsel.

Office locations include New York City, Atlanta, or Chicago. JD preferred; 3–8+ years of relevant claims or legal experience and strong negotiation are

Qualifications

• JD strongly preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Typically 3–8+ years of relevant claims or legal experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine exposure to insured and company.
• Occasionally handle high-visibility primary claim opportunities based on business needs, performance and capabilities.
• Attend mediations of complex claims and negotiate settlements.
• Provide outstanding customer service to insureds, brokers, and underwriters in handling and adjudication of claims.
• Analyze and draft coverage letters and communicate positions verbally and in writing.
• Draft reports, set reserves within authority, or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
• Travel to conferences, mediations, and client meetings as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

JD or equivalent experience

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is recruiting for a Complex Claims Director to independently handle a diverse docket of high-severity claims from our Financial Institutions, E&O, D&O, and Fiduciary teams. The role involves collaboration with senior management, underwriters, actuaries, brokers, insureds, and defense counsel.

Office locations include New York City, Atlanta, or Chicago. JD preferred; 3–8+ years of relevant claims or legal experience and strong negotiation are