AVP, Sr. Claims Examiner

Berkley•New York, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Berkley Alliance Managers, we offer innovative coverage and risk management solutions for our brokers and policyholders. We have a passion for offering fresh ideas and relevant insurance products and services. Our business consists of four target markets – Design Professionals, Construction Professionals, Accounting Professionals and Miscellaneous Service Professionals. Our focus allows us to tailor coverage and create comprehensive risk management programs that enhance profitability and reduce susceptibility to loss.

Requirements

BA or BS required
Adjuster’s licenses in all states requiring a license, plus California
8 to 10-years claims-related, adjusting experience

Nice To Haves

JD preferred, but not required
Experience handling professional liability claims for architects/engineers, miscellaneous PL or construction professional; preferred but not required
3 to 5-years legal, law firm experience; preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Handles all aspects of claims notices and files related to professional liability and accompanying coverages, including but not limited to claims and coverage analysis, liability and damages analysis, reserve setting, reporting, reinsurance analysis and reporting, and travel.
Manages outside defense and coverage counsel that are assigned on claim or pre-claim files, including cost containment and litigation management.
Supports and assists with marketing and loss prevention education, including development of educational materials, for assigned product lines, as requested or needed.
Supports and assists various functional departments, including marketing, risk management, finance and actuarial, including any related travel, as needed or requested.
Actively engages in and embraces the company’s continued learning and innovation culture, including participation in innovation groups to identify solutions for enhancement and change.
Adjusting all aspects of claims and loss notices, including but not limited to claims and coverage analysis, liability and damages analysis, reserve setting, reporting, reinsurance analysis and reporting and coverage litigation.
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, trials and other claims-related travel as needed or required.
Support the marketing, risk management, finance and actuarial departments, including any related travel, as needed or requested.
Assist with or conduct large loss and reinsurance reporting.
Maintain adjuster’s licenses in all states requiring licenses, or as requested.
Possible product line oversight.
Business-related travel as require or needed.
Assist with marketing and development of risk management materials, as needed.
Active engagement in the company’s innovation culture and group.
Continued and self-driven learning.