Berkley

Senior Claims Examiner

Berkley • $95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of multi-line claims experience, including Casualty and/or Professional Liability.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Effective communication abilities for clear presentation of claims analyses.
  • Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • High professionalism, accountability, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in claims management systems and Microsoft Office.
  • General knowledge of insurance and reinsurance operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of reinsurance claims ensuring accurate handling throughout the process.
  • Evaluate cedent claim submissions and documentation for coverage and liability assessment.
  • Analyze reinsurance treaties to determine coverage applicability appropriately.
  • Establish reserves based on company guidelines and authority levels.
  • Conduct audits to assess cedent claim handling, reporting findings to leadership.
  • Foster strong relationships with cedents, brokers, and internal partners for effective collaboration.
  • Maintain organization and accuracy of claim files in management systems.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options available for flexible work arrangement.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and finance departments.
  • Professional development potential through engagement with senior leadership.
  • Chance to contribute to a service-oriented culture within the organization.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Senior Claims Examiner is responsible for managing and analyzing a diverse portfolio of reinsurance claims across multiple lines of business, delivering timely and accurate claim handling, and maintaining strong relationships with cedents, brokers, and internal business partners. The role collaborates closely with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to evaluate complex coverage issues, analyze claim developments, and provide insights that support sound business decisions.

 

• Manage a portfolio of reinsurance claims across multiple lines of business, ensuring timely and accurate handling from initial notice through resolution.• Review cedent claim submissions and supporting documentation to assess coverage, liability, damages, and contractual obligations.• Analyze and interpret reinsurance treaties to determine coverage applicability.• Establish and maintain appropriate reserves in accordance with company guidelines and delegated authority.• Conduct audits at cedent companies to evaluate claim handling practices and clearly communicate audit findings to internal partners and senior leadership.• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cedents, brokers, and internal business partners.• Maintain accurate claim files and documentation within claims management systems.• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

• 5+ years of claims experience across multiple lines of business, including Casualty and/or Professional Liability.• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present claim analyses and recommendations.• Ability to build productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders.• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.• High degree of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and attention to detail.• Proficiency in claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications.• General knowledge of insurance and reinsurance operations.• Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require.

 

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree required.• Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Reinsurance (ARE), and/or CPCU designations are a plus.

Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. Additional RequirementsLocation and Travel: • Primary location Stamford, CT. Second location West Hartford, CT • Travel: Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require. • Hybrid options available (hybrid position). 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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