Cargo Legal Liability Adjuster
Cargo Legal Liability Adjuster
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Company Details
Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters was launched in 2013 and is a W. R. Berkley operating unit offering preferred inland marine and related property risks and services. Headquartered in Chicago Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters serves customers throughout the United States both regionally and nationwide. With the ability to craft customized terms we provide the most effective protection for those in the construction logistics manufacturing and transportation industries.
This position can be based in one of the following offices:
- Chicago IL
- Cincinnati OH
- Glen Allen VA
- Atlanta GA
- Irving TX
Our offices offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Responsibilities
As a Senior Inland Marine Adjuster you will provide prompt fair and effective Inland Marine claims service for insureds and claimants through the use of phone and correspondence. This position will primarily focus on legal liability Inland Marine lines including Motor Truck Cargo Contingent Cargo Logistics Warehouse and Riggers Legal Liability. However the position will not be limited to these lines. Core lines of business include Commercial Property Builders Risk Contractors Equipment and Motor Truck Cargo Legal Liability; plus various other specialty Marine products.
What you can expect:
- Culture of innovation teamwork supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
- Internal mobility opportunities
- Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
- Opportunity to impact change
- Benefits competitive compensation paid time off comprehensive wellness benefits and programs employer funded health savings account profit sharing 401k paid parental leave employee stock purchase plan tuition assistance and professional continuing education
Well count on you to:
- Investigate claims made by insureds and claimants. Including but not limited to proper coverage determination and/or liability determination 24hour contacts taking of recorded statements. Evaluate and negotiate settlements including denial of claims either not covered or where no liability exists. Obtain proper forms and documents.
- Establish and maintain proper reserving throughout the life of the claim file. Maintain appropriate diary schedules of all claims in the care and custody of the adjuster. Evaluate estimates and bills for accuracy and applicability to coverage relating to the type of claims submitted.
- Complete all necessary reporting forms according to procedures on a daily basis. Entry of proper claim reserves and claim payments. Maintain in chronological order; appropriate file notes on the system. Initiate subrogation and dispose of salvage according to established procedures.
- Inform the Underwriting Department of risk hazards discovered through the investigation of the claim. Advise supervisor immediately of all claims of a severe nature or exceeding settlement authority.
- Direct attorneys independent adjusters and other vendor/experts on claims in litigation or that require outside assistance. Attend mediations and settlement conferences when warranted.
- Strictly adhere to all claim best practices and operate within set authority level.
- Assist in training of other personnel as directed and maintain a good working relationship with supervisors associates agents and the public.
- Participate as a thought partner by giving and receiving constructive feedback and championing innovation and continual process improvement
Qualifications
What you need to have:
- Must secure and maintain all necessary state adjusters licenses and CE credits
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years experience handling commercial lines claims
- 5 years Inland Marine claims experience
- Critical thinking skills to examine and evaluate coverage and liability issues examine and comprehend data
- Quantitative skills commonly used in the adjusting of property and casualty claims
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
What makes you stand out:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers despite differing perspectives
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time are integral to success Further the ability to selfmanage ones time
- Excellent customer service collaboration judgment decisiveness and technical ability
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
Base Salary Range: $72000 to 136000
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life Disability Wellness Paid Time Off 401(k) and ProfitSharing plans.
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.
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