Property Claims Specialist - Wisconsin

Berkley•Appleton, WI

20h•$85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers. This position will be responsible for the investigation, evaluation, and adjustment of claims for a dedicated program handling municipal property claims in the State of Wisconsin. The position will help with the underwriting of new potential insureds on an ad hoc basis which may require the use of a drone. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: Base Salary Range: $85k-$120k Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, 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.

Requirements

2 – 4 years of property claims experience in the field or desk in a related area.
Must have a working knowledge of a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, insurance related laws/regulations, general construction, and contractor’s equipment repairs.
Must have a valid drone remote pilot certificate or be willing to get certified.
Understanding of basis underwriting principles of commercial property.
Must possess a high degree of literacy.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
Strong PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.
Must be proficient in analytical tasks.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.
Must maintain a current licensing as required by state

Responsibilities

Interview insureds, witnesses, and others as appropriate.
Inspect property damage.
Review factual information to prepare damage estimates.
Investigate assigned losses to determine coverage.
Evaluate loss exposure for various property losses.
Evaluate and negotiate settlements based upon coverage document language.
Determine scope of loss and cost of repairs.
Make recommendations regarding resolution of claims including litigation.
Work with reinsurance program carriers on large losses.
Prepare reports for Client Company.
Help with inspection of properties of new potential insureds.
Enter reports/file activity into electronic claim processing system.
Pursue subrogation as warranted.
Attend company and customer events.
Accountable for results, customer service, and achieving departmental and unit objectives.
May perform other functions as assigned