Verus Specialty Insurance is an Excess and Surplus Lines provider writing business countrywide. Verus operates through a group of wholesale producers nationwide.  Additionally, our policyholders can be reassured that their insurance investment is sound, as we are backed by the resources of a Fortune 500 company, W. R. Berkley Corporation. 

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

 

https://www.verusins.com/

This Claims Litigation Specialist provides specialized technical claim handling for serious, complex, and highly valued claim for an excess and surplus lines writer. Position requires experience in handling Commercial General Liability with focus on Construction Defect matters, as well as Professional and Garage 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.

 

• 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 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.

• Full knowledge of insurance contracts, investigation techniques, legal requirements and insurance regulation
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience handling Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability Claims
• An aptitude for evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting contracts and other complex information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail.
• Current Claims Adjuster licenses in one or more states preferred but must be willing to obtain additional state licensures.
• 4 - year degree and/or applicable insurance claims experience as noted above

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or 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