AVP, Sr. Claims Examiner

At Berkley Alliance Managers, we offer innovative coverage and risk management solutions for our brokers and policyholders. We have a passion for offering fresh ideas and relevant insurance products and services. Our business consists of four target markets—Design Professionals, Construction Professionals, Accounting Professionals, and Miscellaneous Service Professionals. Our focus allows us to tailor coverage and create comprehensive risk management programs that enhance profitability and reduce susceptibility to loss.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of claims notices and files related to professional liability and accompanying coverages, including claims and coverage analysis, liability and damages analysis, reserve setting, reporting, reinsurance analysis and reporting, and travel.
• Manage outside defense and coverage counsel assigned on claim or pre-claim files, including cost containment and litigation management.
• Support and assist with marketing and loss prevention education, including development of educational materials, for assigned product lines.
• Support and assist various functional departments, including marketing, risk management, finance, and actuarial, including any related travel.
• Actively engage in the company’s continued learning and innovation culture, including participation in innovation groups to identify solutions for enhancement and change.
• Adjust all aspects of claims and loss notices, including coverage litigation.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, trials, and other claims-related travel as needed or required.
• Assist with or conduct large loss and reinsurance reporting.
• Maintain adjuster’s licenses in all states requiring licenses, or as requested.
• Possible product line oversight.
• Business-related travel as required or needed.
• Assist with marketing and development of risk management materials, as needed.
• Active engagement in the company’s innovation culture and groups.
• Continued and self-driven learning.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required.
• JD preferred, but not required.
• Adjuster’s licenses in all states requiring a license, plus California.
• 8 to 10 years of claims-related, adjusting experience.
• Experience handling professional liability claims for architects/engineers, miscellaneous PL, or construction professionals; preferred but not required.
• 3 to 5 years of legal or law firm experience; preferred but not required.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $132,000 – $189,000. Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. The actual salary for this position will be determined by factors such as the scope, complexity, and location of the role; skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship is not offered for this role.