Senior General Liability Claims Lead – Hybrid

W. R. Berkley; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k) and Profit-sharing

Job summary

Berkley Program Specialists is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Specialist with General Liability expertise to manage complex GL and auto liability claims from Naperville, IL or Lexington, KY. The role emphasizes independent handling, strategic settlement, and collaboration with insureds and brokers.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in casualty claims, and current adjuster licenses across several states, with a track record of strong negotiation and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of commercial claims handling experience, including General Liability and/or Auto Liability claims.
• AIC, SCLA, CRIS or other similar industry designations preferred.
• Applicable adjuster licenses to include multiple states (see list) and ability to obtain missing licenses within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse portfolio of general liability and auto liability claims from first notice through resolution.
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, and litigation exposure to develop effective resolution strategies.
• Establish and maintain appropriate claim reserves and lead settlement negotiations.
• Direct defense counsel on litigation strategy and monitor budgets and spend.
• Collaborate with insureds, brokers, underwriters, and internal partners to support claims resolutions and client service.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Independent claim handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Berkley Program Specialists is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Specialist with General Liability expertise to manage complex GL and auto liability claims from Naperville, IL or Lexington, KY. The role emphasizes independent handling, strategic settlement, and collaboration with insureds and brokers.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in casualty claims, and current adjuster licenses across several states, with a track record of strong negotiation and client service.