Complex Claims Director, A&E

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance • Atlanta, GA

75d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Complex Claims Director on our Architects & Engineers (A&E) Professional Liability team. At BHSI, our claims professionals are an integral part of our business. Every claim is handled with the utmost skill by seasoned and dedicated claims professionals. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team in the Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, or Plymouth Meeting office. This position is a great opportunity for practicing lawyers looking to transition out of a law firm as well as claim professionals with professional liability claims experience. In this role, the Complex Claims Director will have a unique opportunity to handle and adjust all facets of Architects & Engineers Professional Liability claims in a highly collaborative team environment, dedicated to best in class claims handling.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years' experience handling professional liability claims and/or construction claims, or matching equivalency; and be able to demonstrate technical competence in the handling of specialized claims.
• Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, investigative and negotiation skills.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in handling and adjusting claims in multiple jurisdictions and must possess, or successfully obtain, the required licenses.
• JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and adjust Architects & Engineers Professional Liability claims impacting primary and excess policies while ensuring the highest level of customer service and technical claim file quality.
• Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution while advising internal partners and meeting with clients and brokers.
• Collaborate and partner with the insured and broker in the handling and adjudication of claims.
• Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicate coverage positions effectively.
• Conduct, coordinate, and proactively handle the investigation process and ensure timely resolution of claims.
• Directly and closely monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel as necessary.
• Evaluate information related to coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
• Draft reports, set reserves within authority, or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
• Travel to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance (for you and your family)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees