Sr. P&C Claims Specialist
About The Position
Berkley Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley Risk provides program administration services and insurance operations to self-insured entities, with the ability to customize insurance-company and administrative options for customers. The Sr. P&C Claims Specialist adjusts assigned claims and performs the duties needed to investigate, evaluate, and resolve them. The specialist determines and applies coverage, handles claim communications and payments, and may manage litigated files and defense counsel. The role also involves maintaining organized files, current diaries, adequate reserves, and compliance with applicable client, litigation, and reinsurance guidelines. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required.
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.
- 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.
- Understand and apply coverage to assigned claims; 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 that exceed it.
- Identify and pursue appropriate subrogation, contribution, and deductible recovery opportunities.
- Assign and actively direct independent adjusters and defense attorneys.
- Comply with litigation management guidelines.
- Maintain consistent, organized claim files; keep diaries current and regularly assess reserves for adequacy throughout the 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 for full-time regular employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Wellness benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan.
- Profit-sharing plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
