Claims Litigation Specialist
Claims Litigation Specialist
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Company Details
Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.
Now more than ever financial strength is critical to a successful long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation a Fortune 500 company whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best.
This role will be based in our Irving TX office. We 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 Claims Litigation Specialist youll primarily handle lawsuits large exposure claims and more complex claims involving Auto and General Liability litigation. Well trust you to provide prompt fair and effective claims service for insureds and claimants. Youll have responsibility for all phases of of the claim and inform management of any unfavorable trends. Youll have a integral role acting as an advisor and coach for other litigation handlers and claims representatives by conducting claim reviews providing technical direction.
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 for:
- Investigation of lawsuits and other larger exposure claims made by insureds and claimants including but not limited to:
- proper coverage determination
- direction of defense attorneys and litigation management
- taking of recorded statements
- arranging for outside appraisal of damage if warranted
- evaluate and negotiate settlements
- deny claims and lawsuits not covered
- where no liability exists deny liability
- defend and/or negotiate costs of defense settlements
- obtain proper discovery forms and documents
- Establishing and maintaining proper reserving throughout the life of the claim file
- Maintaining appropriate diary schedules of all claims in the care of custody of the Litigation Specialist
- Evaluating damage appraisals and bills for proper documentation and accuracy for establishing claim values
- Reporting forms and litigation management forms according to procedures on a daily basis
- Entry of proper claim reserves and claim payments
- Maintaining appropriate file notes on the system
- Initiating subrogation contribution and disposal of salvage according to established procedures
- Informing the proper Underwriting Department of risks hazards discovered through the investigation of the claim
- Escalating claims of a severe nature or exceeding settlement authority; keep stakeholders informed on high exposure or unusual claims
- Mediations settlement conferences litigation conferences and trials when warranted
Qualifications
What you need to have:
- 5 years experience adjusting litigated commercial casualty claims
- Experience adjusting claims containing high severity injuries
- Strong aptitude for contract language and managing Coverage issues
- Ability to travel for trials and mediations
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Casualty adjusters license in Texas Arizona Oklahoma Arkansas and New Mexico
What makes you stand out:
- Bachelors degree
- Customer service mindset
- Experience writing reservation of rights letters developing cost share agreements and working out time on risk indemnity arrangements with other carriers
Additional Company Details
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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