Senior Inland Marine Adjuster

Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters (A W. R. Berkley Company)

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About The Position

Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters was launched in 2013 and is a W. R. Berkley operating unit offering preferred inland marine and related property risks and services. Headquartered in Chicago, Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters serves customers throughout the United States, both regionally and nationwide. With the ability to craft customized terms, we provide the most effective protection for those in the construction, logistics, manufacturing and transportation industries. This position can be based in one of the following offices: Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Glen Allen, VA; Atlanta, GA; Irving, TX. Our offices offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote when it makes sense to do so. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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

• Provide prompt, fair and effective Inland Marine claims service for insureds and claimants through the use of phone and correspondence.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree