Commercial Attorney
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Senior Complex Claims Specialist
W. R. Berkley Corporation
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve the highest complexity litigated and non-litigated claims across multiple lines of business
- Analyze and identify coverage issues, prepare coverage letters and collaborate with in-house coverage counsel
- Investigate, evaluate, document, and reserve, assessing liability and damages according to Best Practices
- Manage litigation by assigning counsel, establish litigation plan and budget, coordinate with defense counsel, and continuously review for potential resolution
- Establish timely reserves and continuously re-evaluate their adequacy upon receipt of new information
- Maintain timely and appropriate file documentation and written file notes
- Maintain an active diary and productive file inventory
- Timely completion of all required large loss reporting
- Negotiate settlements within authority, and attend mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, and/or Alternative Dispute Resolutions
- Identify and pursue opportunities for co-insurance, risk transfer and/or subrogation
- Recognize and investigate suspected fraudulent claims
- Comply with deductible/self-insured retention and recovery protocols
- Meet all State licensing requirements and adhere to statutory regulations and Unfair Claims Practices acts
- Serve as mentor and contributor for claims associates and assist management with projects and presentations as needed
Requirements
- Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training
- JD preferred but not required
- Industry designations preferred (CRIS, AIC, SCLA, etc.)
- Possess and maintain required adjuster licensing in various states
- Meet all State licensing requirements
- 10+ years of complex claims handling experience, including General Liability, Products Liability, and Professional Liability claims
- Possess advanced expertise in handling complex, high exposure claims in multiple jurisdictions from initial intake through final resolution
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external business partners
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to evaluate priorities and meet deadlines efficiently
- In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, including legal and regulatory environments
- Prior experience as a claims manager is a plus but not required
- Ability to travel as required
