Senior Claims Examiner

W.R. Berkley Corporation founded in 1967 is one of the nations premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004 Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance automobile liability and workers compensation along with claim services providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

The Senior Claims Examiner will be responsible for reviewing processing investigating evaluating negotiating and the settling of assigned property damage or bodily injury claims with the authority level generally up to $100000.00. This position requires an understanding and knowledge of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions.

• Complete coverage analysis
• Conduct the necessary investigation either by phone or through independent adjusters to determine coverage liability and damages.
• Evaluate negotiate and settle assigned property damage or severe GL and/or complex bodily injury claims within authority granted or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents
• Prepare coverage opinion letters

• Bachelors degree preferred
• At least 7 years relevant industry GL claim handling experience
• Multi state experience required
• Litigation experience required
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
• Good 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.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

W. R. Berkley Corporation founded in 1967 is one of the nations premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004 Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance automobile liability and workers compensation along with claim services providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

Job Description: Overall Position Summary/Purpose (Briefly describe the jobs primary purpose or contribution to the department or the organization)
This individual would be responsible for reviewing processing investigating evaluating negotiating and the settling of assigned property damage or bodily injury claims with the authority level generally up to $100000.00. This position requires an understanding and knowledge of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions.
Key Functions/Duties of Position: Describe the overall job responsibilities (including any decision-making authority) for this position.
Complete coverage analysis
Conduct the necessary investigation either by phone or through independent adjusters to determine coverage liability and damages.
Evaluate negotiate and settle assigned property damage or severe GL and/or complex bodily injury claims within authority granted or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents
Prepare coverage opinion letters
Education Requirement:
Bachelors degree preferred
Qualifications: Include necessary skills/experience and core competencies required
At least 7 years relevant industry GL claim handling experience
Multi state experience required
Litigation experience required
Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
Good 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.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: