Claims Litigation Specialist
Claims Litigation Specialist
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$ 75000 - 90000
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Company Details
Berkley Public Entity (BPE) was founded in 2012 as a member company of W.R. Berkley Corporation. BPE is a growing dynamic company with the vision of being the preeminent carrier in our marketplace. As our name implies BPE is 100 focused on providing innovative insurance and reinsurance solutions to public entities.
We have a welcoming culture valuingour employees we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts Everyone Matters to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
All accounts are written excess of an SIR layer and underlying claims are handled by the insured or their selected TPA until reaching the BPE layer.
- Identifying and evaluating coverage issues preparing comprehensive coverage letters and analysis.
- Identifying and evaluating risk transfer opportunities pursuant to contracts lease agreements certificates of insurance.
- Evaluating information on coverage liability and damages to resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value.
- Communicate with insureds brokers and TPAs to secure additional claim information communicate loss information and monitor Self Insured Retentions and determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
- Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
- Evaluate claims and make recommendations to management regarding claim resolution plans/strategies.
- Negotiating settlements.
- Retaining directing and managing litigation counsel through trial; developing and managing strategy for complex litigation and reviewing legal bills.
- Attending arbitrations mediations trials.
- Respond to internal and external requests for information from management underwriters business partners etc.
- Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured broker and TPA in the adjustment of losses.
- Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.
- Participate in audits of TPAs to ensure adherence to BPE claims guidelines.
- Ensure large loss and exposure reporting requirements are met referring claims to BPE management and/or WR Berkley management as necessary.
- Travel attend conferences mediation and/or trials as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree required.
- 38 years handling General Liability and Auto claims.
- Public Entity experience highly preferred but not required.
- Litigation experience necessary.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite.
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Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes:
Base Salary Range: $75000 $90000
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.
Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Disability Wellness Paid Time Off 401(k) and ProfitSharing plans.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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