Recovery Litigation Manager

Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence.

Founded in 1967 W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way weve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange become a Fortune 500 Company joined the S&P 500 and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman founder and largest shareholder William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer W. Robert Berkley Jr. W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Recovery Litigation Manager is within the Legal Claims Team and is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of large loss and complex recovery matters with a primary focus on commercial lines property subrogation and highvalue highnetworth personal lines losses. This role provides both settlement authority and advisory guidance on significant recovery matters and leads a team responsible for managing complex and litigated recoveries. The position also oversees vendorassigned recovery programs to ensure optimal outcomes and consistent application of Berkley recovery standards.

Responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction and oversight for large loss complex and litigated subrogation matters across commercial property and casualty lines.
Exercise settlement authority within assigned authority levels and serve in an advisory capacity to claims leadership on highexposure recovery decisions.
Lead develop and manage directreport recovery professionals setting performance expectations and supporting professional growth.
Oversee vendorassigned recovery programs including recovery desks law firms and other external partners; monitor performance handle escalations and drive accountability.
Serve as a subjectmatter expert and escalation point for complex recovery strategy litigation management and negotiation.
Partner with claims leadership adjusters and operating companies to identify recovery opportunities and align strategy on significant losses.
Maintain recovery litigation guidelines best practices and performance standards for internal teams and vendors.
Analyze recovery results trends and vendor performance; prepare reporting and recommendations for senior leadership.
Support training and mentoring efforts for recovery staff handling large loss and complex claims.
Occasional travel for mediations meetings or vendor engagement.

5 years of property and casualty claims or subrogation experience including significant exposure to large loss complex and litigated matters.
Demonstrated experience leading recovery professionals.
Strong working knowledge of tort law subrogation principles litigation management and Arbitration Forums processes.
Proven experience managing external vendors recovery desks or litigation panels.
Ability to make sound independent decisions on highdollar recoveries.
Strong negotiation analytical and judgment skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating across business units and leadership teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Knowledge of Tort Law and Arbitration Forums Rules and Regulations.
Knowledge of bodily injury and property damage claims.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with claimants insurance representatives and attorneys.
Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
Ability to speak write listen effectively and organize her/his thoughts logically.
Ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to keep pace with a high volume of work.
Knowledge ranging from basic to advanced of computer software word processing e-mail spreadsheets and Internet navigation.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience.
JD preferred but not required.
Completion of or progress toward professional designations such as AIC CPCU SCLA CSRP or similar preferred.