Sr. Technical Claims Specialist

Berkley Oil & Gas (a Berkley Company); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, seeks a Sr.

Technical Claims Specialist in Houston to handle high-severity GL and auto Bodily Injury and Property Damage claims from intake to resolution. You will verify coverage, interpret policies, investigate liability, and negotiate settlements across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires 15+ years of multi-line claims experience, a Texas adjuster license, and litigation exposure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of multi-line experience including high severity bodily injury claims.
• Must possess a current Texas claims adjuster license; additional licenses a plus.
• Litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, negotiate and resolve third party GL and automobile bodily injury and property damage claims to conclusion.
• Conduct and manage the investigative process with ongoing communications with customers and external parties.
• Document files with key activities, contacts, statements and claim requirements for resolution.
• Collaborate with outside defense counsel during litigation as needed.
• Recognize and evaluate potential policy exposures to establish timely reserves.
• Manage claim authorization and negotiate claims with significant complexity.
• Possess strong negotiation and settlement skills; may be deposed or testify in negotiations or trials.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Claims handling

Multi-jurisdictional experience

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is an innovative market leader dedicated to providing unique products and services tailored to the needs of businesses operating in the energy industry. We have a deep understanding of our clients’ operations and the exposures they face, and we make it a priority to stay well informed of the changing dynamics in the industry. With well over 250 years of combined energy experience, our objective is to provide total account solutions to our customers. This includes specialized coverages, risk services that complement existing safety practices, and claims management that reflects our in-depth knowledge of hazards and losses normal to this industry.

Company Details

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is an innovative market leader dedicated to providing unique products and services tailored to the needs of businesses operating in the energy industry. We have a deep understanding of our clients’ operations and the exposures they face, and we make it a priority to stay well informed of the changing dynamics in the industry. With well over 250 years of combined energy experience, our objective is to provide total account solutions to our customers. This includes specialized coverages, risk services that complement existing safety practices, and claims management that reflects our in-depth knowledge of hazards and losses normal to this industry.

Company URL: https://berkleyoil-gas.com/

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Technical Claims Specialist position will be responsible for handling, negotiating and resolving third party commercial general liability and automobile bodily injury and property damages claims to conclusion. This would include coverage verification, policy interpretation, contract interpretation, liability investigation and evaluation and negotiation of claims consistent with company policies and state regulations.

• Conduct and manage the investigative process, while demonstrating ongoing communication with the customer and relevant external parties.
• Documenting files to include all key activities, contacts made, statements taken, including a full outline covering all aspect of the claim requirements for resolution.
• Demonstrate understanding of medical terms, medical treatment and injury descriptions
• Demonstrate collaborative efforts in managing the litigation process with outside defense counsel
• Recognition and evaluation of potential exposures under the policy to establish timely, adequate reserves
• Conduct and manage the investigative process, while demonstrating ongoing communication with the customer and relevant external parties.
• Documenting files to include all key activities, contacts made, statements taken, including a full outline covering all aspect of the claim requirements for resolution.
• Demonstrate understanding of medical terms, medical treatment and injury descriptions
• Familiarity with Contractual Risk Transfer concepts and anti-indemnity laws
• Recognition and evaluation of potential exposures under the policy to establish timely, adequate reserves
• Manage the claim authorization process and negotiate claims with significant complexity
• Negotiation and settlement skills.
• May be deposed or testify in claims negotiations or trials
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data.
• Excellent written and verbal communications; with ability to listen well.
• Uphold a high standard of customer service.
• Ability to use a win-win approach to resolve controversy.
• Recognizes differences in opinions and misunderstandings and encourages open discussion while working towards resolution.
• Accepts individual responsibility for all actions taken. Holds self and others accountable to the organization and stakeholders.
• Strong computer proficiency necessary.
• Multi-jurisdictional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of multi-line experience including high severity bodily injury claims.
• Must possess a current Texas claims adjuster license; additional licenses a plus.
• Litigation experience required

Educa tion Requiremen t

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent work experience.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role