Claims Litigation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate coverage issues, prepare comprehensive coverage letters and analysis.
• Evaluate risk transfer opportunities pursuant to contracts, lease agreements, certificates of insurance.
• Evaluate claims and make recommendations to management regarding claim resolution plans/strategies.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Retain, direct, and manage litigation counsel through trial; develop and manage strategy for complex litigation and review legal bills.
• Attend arbitrations, mediations, trials.
• Respond to internal and external requests for information from management, underwriters, business partners etc.
• Provide outstanding customer service and work well with the insured, broker, and TPA in the adjustment of losses.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.
• Participate in audits of TPA’s to ensure adherence to claims guidelines.
• Ensure large loss and exposure reporting requirements are met, referring claims to management and/or WR Berkley management as necessary.
• Travel – attend conferences, mediation, and/or trials as necessary.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years handling General Liability and Auto claims.
• Litigation experience necessary.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Requirements

Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Wellness
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Profit-Sharing plans