Cargo Legal Liability Adjuster

Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters (A W. R. Berkley Company) • Atlanta, GA

246d • $72,000 - $136,000

About The Position

As a Senior Inland Marine Adjuster, you will provide prompt, fair and effective Inland Marine claims service for insureds and claimants through the use of phone and correspondence. This position will primarily focus on legal liability Inland Marine lines including Motor Truck Cargo, Contingent Cargo, Logistics, Warehouse and Riggers Legal Liability. However, the position will not be limited to these lines. Core lines of business include Commercial Property, Builder's Risk, Contractor's Equipment and Motor Truck Cargo Legal Liability; plus various other specialty Marine products.

Requirements

• Must secure and maintain all necessary state adjuster's licenses and CE credits.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years experience handling commercial lines claims.
• 5+ years Inland Marine claims experience.
• Critical thinking skills to examine and evaluate coverage and liability issues.
• Quantitative skills commonly used in the adjusting of property and casualty claims.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers despite differing perspectives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent customer service, collaboration, judgment, decisiveness and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims made by insureds and claimants, including proper coverage determination and/or liability determination.
• Evaluate and negotiate settlements including denial of claims either not covered or where no liability exists.
• Obtain proper forms and documents.
• Establish and maintain proper reserving throughout the life of the claim file.
• Maintain appropriate diary schedules of all claims in the care and custody of the adjuster.
• Evaluate estimates and bills for accuracy and applicability to coverage relating to the type of claims submitted.
• Complete all necessary reporting forms according to procedures on a daily basis.
• Entry of proper claim reserves and claim payments.
• Maintain chronological order of appropriate file notes on the system.
• Initiate subrogation and dispose of salvage according to established procedures.
• Inform the Underwriting Department of risk hazards discovered through the investigation of the claim.
• Advise supervisor immediately of all claims of a severe nature or exceeding settlement authority.
• Direct attorneys, independent adjusters and other vendor/experts on claims in litigation or that require outside assistance.
• Attend mediations and settlement conferences when warranted.
• Strictly adhere to all claim best practices and operate within set authority level.
• Assist in training of other personnel as directed.
• Maintain a good working relationship with supervisors, associates, agents and the public.
• Participate as a thought partner by giving and receiving constructive feedback and championing innovation and continual process improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits and programs.
• Employer funded health savings account.
• Profit sharing.
• 401k.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree