Sr. Claims Litigation Specialist

Berkley•Glen Allen, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides the highest level of specialized technical claim handling for the most serious, complex, and highly valued claim for an excess and surplus lines writer. Position requires experience in handling Commercial General Liability with a focus on Construction Defect claims. Provides technical advice to associates and other functional areas such as, defense counsel, independents, support, and less-experienced technical staff. An ability to communicate both verbally and in written form in a prompt, courteous and professional manner is essential. Analyzing liability and damage issues in connection with claims made against our insureds and maintaining appropriate documentation. Analyzing insurance coverage issues and drafting coverage positional letters reflecting same. Retaining and supervising outside counsel in the defense of our insureds in an effort to effectively resolve claims. Evaluating full diary of pending matters in connection with the posting and maintaining of accurate reserves. Maintaining and developing relationships with insureds, brokers and outside counsel. Providing support and information to underwriters in connection with their evaluation of risk on particular accounts. Composes and transmits in a regular and timely basis frequent complex Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate. Manages and monitors file caseload through the use of various resources.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience handling E&S claims and/or 4 - year degree plus.
Position requires experience in handling Commercial General Liability with a focus on Construction Defect claims.
Full knowledge of insurance contracts, investigation techniques, legal requirements and insurance regulation.
An aptitude for evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting contracts and other complex information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail.
Current Claims Adjuster licenses in one or more states preferred but must be willing to obtain additional state licensures.

Responsibilities

Analyzing liability and damage issues in connection with claims made against our insureds and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Analyzing insurance coverage issues and drafting coverage positional letters reflecting same.
Retaining and supervising outside counsel in the defense of our insureds in an effort to effectively resolve claims.
Evaluating full diary of pending matters in connection with the posting and maintaining of accurate reserves.
Maintaining and developing relationships with insureds, brokers and outside counsel.
Providing support and information to underwriters in connection with their evaluation of risk on particular accounts.
Composes and transmits in a regular and timely basis frequent complex Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate.
Manages and monitors file caseload through the use of various resources.