Senior Claims Specialist - General Liability (Remote)

We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

About Berkley

Company Details Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company.

BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Claims Specialist is responsible for the quality handling, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of commercial general liability claims, ranging from fast-track to litigated matters.
• This position manages claims involving coverage issues, minor to severe injuries and property damage, contractual liability exposures, and other moderately complex to complex matters requiring specialized claim handling.
• The role is expected to provide exceptional customer service while achieving timely resolution and maintaining effective expense management.
• Key functions include but are not limited to the following: Review new losses and appropriately manage claims through coverage analysis, investigation, damages evaluation, reserving and resolution on non-litigated casualty claims.
• Manage bodily injury claims, auto material damage claims and total loss claims process.
• Includes vehicle appraisal procedures, diminished value, vendor networks, subrogation demands, salvage procedures and heavy equipment appraisals.
• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
• Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits.
• Participate in regional round table meetings as needed.
• Write Reservation of Rights and Coverage Denial letters and other complex correspondence.
• Maintain an effective dairy system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Handle files in compliance with state regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers.
• 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.
• In addition, remote consideration will also be given to candidates who reside in Louisiana, Florida, Virgina, Arkansas and Kentucky Qualifications Min of 5 years of casualty claim experience preferred
• Knowledge of tort and contract law and experience in auditing/reviewing casualty claim files

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Pay

Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles are not subject to payment of the agency fees.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $65,000-$120,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

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.

Independent adjusters' licenses for states of

AL, GA, MS, NC, SC & TN and/or ability to obtain licenses within 90 days of hire The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Company Details Only solicited resumes/candidate profiles that are submitted by a Berkley Preferred Agency Partner that have been requested by Berkley Internal Recruiting to engage in a particular search will be subject to the payment of Agency fees as defined in the formal agency agreement.

Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role