Sr. Claims Litigation Specialist

Berkley•Marlborough, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides the highest level of specialized technical claim handling for the most serious, complex, and highly valued claim for an excess and surplus lines writer. Position requires extensive experience in handling Commercial General Liability bodily injury and property damage, and garage claims with serious injuries. Some construction defect experience a plus. Potential to also handle smaller professional liability claims. Provides technical advice to associates and other functional areas such as, defense counsel, independents, support, and less-experienced technical staff. An ability to communicate both verbally and in written form in a prompt, courteous and professional manner is essential.

Requirements

Four (4) - year degree plus and/or applicable insurance claims experience as noted above.
Minimum 10 years of experience handling Commercial General Liability bodily injury and property damage claims along with Garage/Auto injury claims.
Full knowledge of insurance contracts, investigation techniques, legal requirements and insurance regulation.
An aptitude for evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting contracts and other complex information.
Current Claims Adjuster licenses in one or more states are preferred but must be willing to obtain additional state licensures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail.
Willingness to embrace a digital culture that includes accessing email and other platforms on a personal device.
Proven track record of early identification of claim value and resolution strategy.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Must be a “difference maker” and a self- starter who owns claims outcomes.

Responsibilities

Analyzing liability and damage issues in connection with claims made against our insureds and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Analyzing insurance coverage issues and drafting coverage positional letters reflecting same.
Retaining and supervising outside counsel in the defense of our insureds in an effort to effectively resolve claims.
Evaluating full diary of pending matters in connection with the posting and maintaining of accurate reserves.
Maintaining and developing relationships with insureds, brokers and outside counsel.
Providing support and information to underwriters in connection with their evaluation of risk on particular accounts.
Composes and transmits in a regular and timely basis frequent Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate.
Manages and monitors file caseload through the use of various resources.
Maintaining and developing relationships with insureds, brokers and outside counsel.
Providing support and information to underwriters in connection with their evaluation of risk on particular accounts.