AVP, Claims
AVP, Claims
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$ 170000 - 180000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
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.
- Manage and lead direct reports with respect to investigating reserving expense management resolving claims and overall claims handling in accordance with Best Practices.
- Reinforce processes goals and procedures that exemplify professionalism integrity and superior claim handling.
- Align with Senior BPE Leadership securing and conveying BPEs corporate and claims business philosophy. Make recommendations to Senior Leadership for appropriate coverage reserve and settlement authority to supervisors and examiners as commensurate with their respective abilities and reevaluate as warranted.
- Reinforce and support all BPE claims employees by modeling and promoting a culture of positivity innovation and inclusion. Seek feedback from those in the reporting structure and promptly address concerns and/or behaviors elevating issues to the Senior Leadership as needed.
- Monitor the work product for each of the direct reports for compliance with requisite standards. This also includes ongoing review of best practice compliance results together with the implementation of action plans for sustained and/or improved compliance.
- With regard to severe or complex coverage cases ensure timely and effective recognition and escalation to Senior Leadership.
- Develop proficient claims presentation skills for self direct reports and others for successful participation in the committee process and other presentation opportunities.
- Ensure that direct reports understand the importance of communicating to insured brokers and underwriters to provide them with time sensitive information that will assist in their business goals and consistently deliver that information.
- Leads and participates in audits of TPAs to ensure adherence to BPE claims guidelines
- Identify issues and trends in the portfolio; take appropriate and/or corrective action where necessary; share trends with underwriters and brokers.
- Travel attend conferences audits mediation and/or trials as necessary.
Qualifications
- Minimum ten experience managing General Liability and Auto Liability claims.
- At least five years of supervisory experience.
- Experience managing and creating relationships with TPAs.
- Advanced Presentation and Communication skills
- Public Entity experience preferred.
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
- Travel required <25%; will include overnight travel.
- Experience in collaborating with an executive team.
Education Requirement
- Bachelors Degree Required
- Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
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: $170000 - $180000
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 Profit-Sharing plans.
Sponsorship Details
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
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