Berkley

Claims Litigation Specialist

Berkley • $70K — $100K *
Morristown, NJ 07960In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience handling General Liability and Auto claims.
  • Litigation experience is essential for this role.
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Review and handle General, Automobile, and Professional Liability claims involving municipalities and schools.
  • Identify and evaluate coverage issues, preparing detailed coverage letters and analyses.
  • Assess risk transfer opportunities based on contracts and insurance agreements.
  • Analyze claims information to negotiate reasonable settlements and resolve claims effectively.
  • Communicate with all stakeholders to gather claim details and monitor exposure levels.
  • Set reserves and provide recommendations for changes to supervisors.
  • Retain and manage litigation counsel, devising strategies for complex legal cases.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Life and Disability coverage.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k) plan with Profit-Sharing options.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Claims Litigation Specialist role is responsible for the review, oversight and specific handling of General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability claims including Law Enforcement and Sexual Abuse involving municipalities, schools, among others. 

 

  • Identifying and evaluating coverage issues, preparing comprehensive coverage letters and analysis.
  • Identifying and evaluating risk transfer opportunities pursuant to contracts, lease agreements, certificates of insurance.
  • Evaluating information on coverage, liability, and damages to resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value.
  • Communicate with insureds, brokers and TPA’s to secure additional claim information, communicate loss information, and monitor Self Insured Retentions and determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
  • Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
  • Evaluate claims and make recommendations to management regarding claim resolution plans/strategies.
  • Negotiating settlements.
  • Retaining, directing, and managing litigation counsel through trial; developing and managing strategy for complex litigation and reviewing legal bills.
  • Attending arbitrations, mediations, trials.
  • Respond to internal and external requests for information from management, underwriters, business partners etc.
  • Provides outstanding customer service and works 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

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees which for this role includes: 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) and Profit-Sharing plans. Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role

About Berkley

Berkley is a packaging company that develops innovative solutions to help our customers sell more product and be on the edge. Berkley offers the cost advantages and creative control of an in house/on site agency without the risk and hassle of oversight. Berkley develops turnkey retail environments – including design, manufacturing and installation services.

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Joining Berkley presents a prime opportunity to be part of a team renowned for its leadership in the industry, fostering innovation and growth. Berkley, a company committed to professional excellence and diversity, offers a range of job opportunities that cater to various skills and career aspirations.

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51 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
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