Senior Claims Examiner, Casualty

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

$120K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in handling Casualty claims or related work.
  • Demonstrated technical competence in specialized claims.
  • Ability to work independently and learn from varied sources.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, investigative, and negotiation skills.
  • Experience adjusting claims across multiple jurisdictions and obtaining relevant adjuster licenses.

Responsibilities

  • Manage construction casualty claims for primary and excess policies with a focus on quality customer service.
  • Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss to resolution, advising internal partners and meeting clients and brokers.
  • Collaborate with insured and broker during claims adjudication.
  • Draft and analyze coverage letters, effectively communicating coverage positions.
  • Conduct and coordinate investigations for timely claims resolution.
  • Monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel as needed.
  • Evaluate coverage, liability, and damages for determining exposure for both insured and company.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance for employees and their families
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Generous Holiday and Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Job Opportunity:

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Claims Examiner on our Construction Casualty Claims team. At BHSI, our claims professionals are an integral part of our business. Every claim is handled with the utmost skill by seasoned and dedicated claims professionals. In this role, the Senior Claims Examiner will have a unique opportunity to handle and adjust Construction Casualty claims in a highly collaborative team environment, dedicated to best in class claims handling.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team in the Boston, Chicago, New York, or Atlanta office.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage and adjust construction casualty claims impacting primary and excess policies while ensuring the highest level of customer service and technical claim file quality.
  • Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution, while advising internal partners and meeting with clients and brokers.
  • Collaborate and partner with the insured and broker in the handling and adjudication of claims.
  • Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicate coverage positions effectively.
  • Conduct, coordinate, and proactively handle the investigation process and ensure timely resolution of claims.
  • Directly and closely monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel as necessary.
  • Evaluate information related to coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
  • Draft reports, set reserves within authority, and make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
  • Travel to conferences, mediations, customer meetings, and trials as necessary.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience handling Casualty claims, or related work.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical competence in the handling of specialized claims.
  • Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, investigative and negotiation skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated experience in handling and adjusting claims in multiple jurisdictions and must possess, or successfully obtain, the required adjuster licenses.

BHSI Offers:
  • A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
  • A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
  • A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
  • Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
    • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
    • Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
    • Life Insurance (for you and your family)
    • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
    • Generous Holiday and Paid Time Off
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Paid Parental Leave


The base salary range for this position is from $120,000.00 to $140,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates - both their capabilities and character - as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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