Sr. P&C Claims Specialist

Berkley • Scottsdale, AZ

2d

About The Position

The Sr. P&C Claims Specialist adjusts assigned claims and performs the duties associated with their investigation, evaluation, and resolution. The role applies coverage, issues appropriate reservations of rights and disclaimers, investigates coverage, liability, and damages, and handles some litigated files while overseeing defense counsel. The specialist evaluates, negotiates, and settles claims within granted authority or seeks additional authority when needed. The role also pursues appropriate recovery opportunities, directs independent adjusters and defense attorneys, maintains organized claim files and current diaries, regularly assesses reserves, complies with reinsurance and client reporting guidelines, and issues loss and expense payments accurately and promptly. Occasional travel may require an overnight stay.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of claims handling experience.
• Comply with state adjuster licensing requirements where applicable.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good human relations, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A college degree or relevant related claim handling experience.

Nice To Haves

• Some litigation management experience.
• AIC, CPCU, or other industry coursework.

Responsibilities

• Adjust assigned claims and perform duties associated with their investigation, evaluation, and resolution.
• Apply coverage to assigned claims and issue appropriate reservations of rights and disclaimers.
• Investigate claims by phone or through independent adjusters to determine coverage, liability, and damages.
• Manage some litigated files and oversee defense counsel.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims within granted authority, or seek authority for claims exceeding that authority.
• Identify subrogation, contribution, and deductible recovery opportunities and pursue recovery when appropriate.
• Assign and actively direct independent adjusters and defense attorneys, complying with litigation management guidelines.
• Maintain organized claim files, keep diaries current, and regularly assess reserves for adequacy throughout the life of each claim.
• Comply with reinsurance and client reporting guidelines.
• Issue loss and expense payments accurately and on time.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Robust benefits package for full-time regular employees.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Wellness benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Profit-sharing plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior