Sr. Claims Specialist

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation is a premier insurance provider seeking an experienced claims professional to review, process, investigate, and settle assigned property damage or bodily injury claims with authority up to $150,000.

The role requires deep expertise in coverage analysis and litigation management across multiple jurisdictions. The candidate will complete coverage opinions, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with insureds and agents while traveling as needed for mediations and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of GL claims handling experience
• Multistate experience required
• Litigation experience required
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• License requirements: per state or jurisdictional requirements
• Some travel required for mediations, settlement conferences, etc.

Responsibilities

• Complete coverage analysis
• Conduct the necessary investigation to determine coverage, liability and damages
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned property damage or severe GL and/or complex bodily injury claims within authority or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority
• Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents
• Prepare coverage opinion letters

Skills

GL claims handling

Negotiation

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Litigation knowledge

Travel willingness

Job description

Company Details

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

This individual would be responsible for reviewing, processing, investigating, evaluating, negotiating and the settling of assigned property damage or bodily injury claims with the authority level generally up to $150,000.00. This position requires an understanding and knowledge of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions.

• Complete coverage analysis
• Conduct the necessary investigation, either by phone, or through independent adjusters, to determine coverage, liability and damages.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned property damage or severe GL and/or complex bodily injury claims within authority granted, or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents
• Prepare coverage opinion letters

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years relevant industry GL claim handling experience
• Multi state experience required
• Litigation experience required
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills
• License Requirements: Per State or Jurisdictional requirements.
• Some travel required for attendance at mediations, settlement conferences, etc.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:

• Base Salary Range: $ 93k - $173k USD Annual
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans