The Senior Litigation Specialist efficiently and effectively handles advanced-level, primarily litigated, commercial first-party property and third-party general liability losses in a paperless environment, requiring strong verbal and written communication skills and adherence to departmental guidelines and best practices.

• Review and set up new loss assignments in a timely manner in compliance with Department guidelines and best practices • Establish appropriate initial loss and expense reserves and regularly evaluate files for adequacy, accuracy and adherence to reserving guidelines • Analyze and interpret policy language in conjunction with specific loss facts to reach appropriate coverage decisions • Draft frequent and complex coverage correspondence, including reservation of rights and coverage disclaimers, in compliance with various state statutes and regulations • Compose detailed correspondence to insureds, claimants, attorneys, agents and regulatory agencies • Proactively manage primarily litigated claim files from inception to closure, including identification and investigation of coverage, liability and damage issues, determination and execution of an appropriate plan of action, and prompt, economical file resolution • Appropriately and clearly document all claim file activity, including current strategy, plan of action and exit plan in file notes • Demonstrate comprehensive coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation and negotiation skills at an advanced level • Direct and control the activities and costs of outside vendors including defense and coverage counsel, experts and independent adjusters • Effectively present and discuss loss facts and issues in roundtable discussions with peers and management at all levels • Compose and transmit frequent Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate • Manage and monitor file caseload through the use of various resources • Obtain all required state adjuster licenses and maintain them via compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements • Serve as a technical resource within the Department through mentoring and knowledge-sharing in one-on-one, small group, or larger group presentations • Meet with intern personnel and others as needed to provide job function overview and/or specific subject-matter training • Participate occasionally in projects and initiatives led by other departments and/or W. R. Berkley companies, including audits, workshops, focus groups and task forces • Initiate appropriate communication with members of management and other Departments • Attend internal and external seminars and other training events and provide feedback to peers and/or members of management • Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• At least twenty (20) years of insurance experience • Intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and e-mail • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community • Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone • Ability to obtain and maintain all required state adjuster licenses, including compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements • Strong verbal and written communication skills in a prompt, courteous and professional manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPCU, AIC, AEI or completion of other insurance-related classes • Certificates as required by states • Some college education

Education Requirement

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; some college preferred