Berkley Re is a specialty P&C reinsurer that provides solutions for insurers with a successful business model built upon specialization in the products they underwrite. Our experienced underwriting staff partners closely with clients to provide innovative reinsurance solutions that support profitable growth and financial stability over time. We are able to leverage deep institutional knowledge built up over 50 years of specialty underwriting and prudent capital management to expertly server out clients’ needs.

 

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Professional Lines Claims Examiner reports to the Claims Vice President and manages a book of claims within their authority.  Key functions will include but not be limited to: 

• Managing a portfolio of claims
• Determining Coverage & ensuring the accuracy of Cedant claim cessions
• Developing and maintaining relationships with reinsurance brokers & cedants
• Establishing Reserves
• Booking payments
• Maintaining claim files in a timely & accurate manner
• Conducting claim reviews as needed
• Providing analysis on trends/anomalies to Professional Lines underwriters and management
• Submitting claims management reports as required for large exposure claims
• Communicating with Underwriting, Actuarial, and the management team
• Participating in Roundtable Discussions
• Collaborating on Innovation initiatives

 

This role will be based in our Stamford, CT office and the Metro North train station is right across from our office building - less than a minute walk! 

 

 

• BA/BS degree preferred
• Law degree or insurance designations a definite plus
• 3-5 years of Professional Lines claims handling experience required
• Reinsurance claims handling is a significant plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel in particular
• Familiarity with Policy/Contract language
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel domestically as required

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

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.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role