Senior Claims Examiner
Senior Claims Examiner
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Company Details
Berkley Specialty Excess provides excess and surplus lines coverages for mid-market companies with hardto place specialized risks including environmental (excess and primary); excess energy and excess for other industry verticals to be developed with the possibility of including excess general casualty that involve moderate to high degrees of hazard and require highly negotiated terms to meet buyers needs. The distribution of products is limited to specialized industry brokers wholesale for all products and large retail brokers for environmental products.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Claims Examiner is responsible for reviewing processing investigating evaluating negotiating and settling assigned general liability claims with the appropriate authority level depending on experience. This position requires a solid coverage background as well as understanding and knowledge of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions.
- Conduct thorough investigations to determine coverage liability and damages for complex environmental claims.
- Perform in-depth coverage analysis and draft detailed coverage position letters in accordance with policy terms and legal standards.
- Evaluate negotiate and settle claims within designated authority including high-exposure and litigated matters.
- Resolve coverage disputes with insureds brokers and agents through effective communication and negotiation.
- Prepare and present large loss reports trial reports and recommendations to management and claims committees.
- Collaborate with underwriters actuaries and legal counsel to assess risk trends and claim developments.
- Establish and maintain accurate loss and expense reserves based on ongoing investigation and legal discovery.
- Provide strategic direction to adjusters investigators and defense counsel; attend mediations depositions and trials as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures statutory requirements and industry best practices.
- Review and process billing statements for accuracy and appropriateness of services rendered.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by claims management.
- Stay current on industry trends case law and regulatory changes through continuing education and professional development.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant General Liability commercial insurance claims handling or law firm experiencein specialty lines (pollution claims experience preferred by not required)
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills
- License Requirements: Per State or Jurisdictional requirements.
- Some travel required for attendance at mediations settlement conferences etc.
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.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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