Senior Claims Specialist - Litigation

Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. 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 firm underwrites best‑in‑class businesses primarily in construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business services.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigated and other complex or high‑exposure liability claims (exposures routinely reserved > $500,000) through coverage analysis, investigation, damage evaluation, reserving, and resolution.
• Develop positive relationships with panel counsel; collaborate to create cost‑efficient litigation strategies and action plans for early case conclusion.
• 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 and compliance with state regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to insureds, agents, and internal/external stakeholders.
• 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 not residing within commuting distance of a Berkley Southeast office in Lawrenceville, GA; Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; Birmingham, AL; or Meridian, MS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of 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; able 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 and Benefits

• Base salary range: $77,000 – $144,000.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans.

Location

Lawrenceville, GA. Remote work may be considered for candidates outside commuting distance of the listed office locations.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship not offered for this role.