W. R. Berkley Corporation

Claims Specialist

• Maintain claims standards while supporting business strategy initiatives
• Adjust Cargo claims of assigned severity
• Provide support to internal/external stakeholders
• Manage complex Cargo claims
• Provide quality customer service and communication
• Analyze and interpret policy language for coverage decisions
• Establish and maintain loss and expense reserves
• Develop effective resolution plans for customer satisfaction
• Inform Underwriting Department of discovered risk hazards
• Continuously seek improvements in claims processes

Senior Cargo Claims Specialist

Underwriter

• Provide technical assistance in the Home Office Underwriting Department on special projects, form and endorsement drafting, underwriting audits, training and development and product specific research
• Act as a referral authority, mentor and trainer to the national GL underwriting team
• Lead the underwriting audit process for all Casualty business
• Function as referral authority to Associate Underwriters, Underwriters, Senior Underwriters and Vice Presidents/SVP’s
• Lead the drafting of Casualty policy language and coordinate with Claims and Legal to finalize wording
• Participate in the development and updating of Casualty Underwriting guidelines and reference materials to reflect current appetite and approach
• Review and approve any proposed changes to such guidelines
• Act as a consultant to the Casualty SVP, VP’s and field offices by supplying guidance and expertise on specific underwriting and processing issues
• Provide mentorship and training (nationally) for all Casualty Associate Underwriters, Underwriters and Senior Underwriters
• Assist in determining Casualty reinsurance needs as necessary related to specific products

Senior Cargo Claims Specialist

AVP, Home Office Underwriting