Sr. P&C Claims Specialist

W. R. Berkley; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with profit sharing

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Berkley Risk, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks an experienced Claims Adjuster to handle assigned claims with emphasis on investigation, evaluation, and settlement.

The role requires litigation exposure, coordination with independent adjusters and defense attorneys, and adherence to reporting guidelines. Travel occasionally; base salary and robust benefits package offered. Qualified candidates bring 5+ years of claims handling experience, relevant licenses, and strong negotiation skills;

Qualifications

• 5+ years of claims handling experience, with some litigation management preferred.
• AIC, CPCU, or other industry coursework preferred.
• Complies with state adjuster licensing where applicable.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good human relations, negotiation and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Adjust claims as assigned and perform investigation, evaluation and resolution.
• Understand coverage, issue RORs and DISCLAIMERS.
• Conduct investigations by phone or via independent adjusters to determine coverage, liability and damages.
• Manage some litigated files and oversee defense counsel.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims within authority or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Identify subrogation/contribution/deductible recovery opportunities and pursue recovery when appropriate.
• Assign and direct independent adjusters and defense attorneys; comply with litigation management guidelines.
• Keep claim files organized; diaries current and reserves adequately.
• Comply with reinsurance and client reporting guidelines.
• Issue loss and expense payments properly and on a timely basis.
• May perform other functions as assigned.

Skills

5+ years claims handling experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree or relevant related claim handling experience

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.

Responsibilities

To adjust claims as assigned, to perform all claim duties associated with the investigation, evaluation and resolution of all claims assigned.

• Understands and can apply coverage for the claims assigned. Issues appropriate RORs and DISCLAIMERS.
• Conducts the necessary investigation, either by phone, or through independent adjusters, to determine coverage, liability and damages.
• Ability to manage some litigated files and oversee defense counsel.
• Evaluates, negotiates, and settles assigned claims within authority granted, or seeks authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Identifies subrogation/contribution/deductible recovery opportunities and effectively pursues recovery when appropriate.
• Assigns and actively directs independent adjusters as well as defense attorneys. Complies with litigation management guidelines.
• Keeps claim files maintained in a consistent and organized manner, diaries are kept current, and reserves are regularly assessed for adequacy throughout the life of the claim.
• Complies with reinsurance and client reporting guidelines.
• Issues loss and expense payments properly and on a timely basis.

May perform other functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years claims handling experience, with some litigation management experience preferred.
• AIC, CPCU, or other industry coursework preferred.
• Complies with state adjuster licensing where applicable.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good human relations, negotiation and communications skills.

Education Requirement

• College degree or relevant related claim handling experience.

Additional Company Details

Important Outside Agency Notice: Only solicited resumes/candidate profiles that are submitted by a Berkley Preferred Agency Partner that have been requested by Berkley Internal Recruiting to engage in a particular search will be subject to the payment of Agency fees as defined in the formal agency agreement. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles are not subject to payment of the agency fees. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. Base salary & Benefits include Health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

Travel: Occasional travel that may require an overnight stay

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role