Senior Liability Claims Expert – High-Exposure

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual discretionary bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG), a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Senior Claims Specialist to handle complex liability claims with exposure over $500,000 in a timely, professional manner.

Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates outside commuting distance of Lawrenceville, GA. Responsibilities include litigated claims management, reserve setting, negotiation, and coordination with panel counsel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience handling significant litigation claims with exposure of $500,000 or more.
• Identify and address coverage issues, complete investigations to determine exposure, set timely reserves and develop detailed action plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of tort and contract law.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigated and other complex or high exposure claims through coverage analysis, investigation, damage evaluation, reserving, and resolution.
• Develop positive relationships with panel counsel and collaborate on cost-efficient litigation strategies.
• Prepare and present large loss reports.
• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
• Negotiate and convey settlements within authority limits.
• Attend mediations and trials.
• Write denial letters and other complex correspondence.
• Maintain a diary system and document claim file activities.
• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Ensure files comply with state regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to insured, agents and others.
• Perform administrative duties as required.

Skills

Litigation claim handling

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-direction

Licenses (AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN)

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Legal billing software

Claim systems

Spreadsheet

Word processing software

Job description

Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG), a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Senior Claims Specialist to handle complex liability claims with exposure over $500,000 in a timely, professional manner.

Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates outside commuting distance of Lawrenceville, GA. Responsibilities include litigated claims management, reserve setting, negotiation, and coordination with panel counsel.