Senior Claims Specialist - Litigation

Company Details

Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. Its insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claims, marketing, and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The company underwrites best‑in‑class businesses primarily in construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and business services. BSIG is an equal employment opportunity employer. www.berkleysoutheast.com

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting agencies or firms.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigated and other complex or high‑exposure liability claims through coverage analysis, investigation, damage evaluation, reserving, and resolution.
• Develop positive business relationships with panel counsel and collaborate on cost‑efficient litigation strategies and early‑conclusion action plans.
• Prepare and present large‑loss reports.
• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
• Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits.
• Attend mediations and trials.
• Write denial letters, reservations of rights, and other complex correspondence.
• Maintain an effective diary system and document claim‑file activities per established procedures.
• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Handle files in compliance with state regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to insureds, agents, and internal/external customers.
• Perform administrative functions such as document preparation, expense accounts, and time‑off reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates who do not reside within commuting distance of a Berkley Southeast office in Lawrenceville, GA; Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; Birmingham, AL; or Meridian, MS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience handling significant litigation claims with exposures of $500,000 or more.
• Proven ability to identify and address coverage issues, conduct investigations, set timely reserves, and develop detailed action plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong negotiation, time‑management, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of tort and contract law.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of legal billing software, claim systems, spreadsheet, and word‑processing applications.
• Self‑directed with the ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Adjuster licenses for AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, and TN, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.

Education

BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $77,000 – $144,000. Eligible to participate in an annual discretionary bonus.

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

The actual salary will be determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, and other conditions of employment.

Location

Lawrenceville, GA. Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates who do not reside within commuting distance of a Berkley Southeast office in Lawrenceville, GA; Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; Birmingham, AL; or Meridian, MS.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship not offered for this role.