Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters was launched in 2013 and is a W. R. Berkley operating unit offering preferred inland marine and related property risks and services. Headquartered in Chicago, Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters serves customers throughout the United States, both regionally and nationwide.  With the ability to craft customized terms, we provide the most effective protection for those in the construction, logistics, manufacturing and transportation industries.

 

Our culture is one that empowers employees to question the status quo and seek innovative ways to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers. We practice collaboration, ownership, critical thinking, and a professional growth mindset, along with being part of a larger team daily.

 

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

 

This position can be based in one of the following offices: 

 

Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Glen Allen, VA
Atlanta, GA
Irving, TX

Our offices offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

As a National General Adjuster (NGA) focused on Inland Marine, your extensive and diversified technical property and inland marine claim expertise will be utilized to adjust our largest and most complex losses. You'll be responsible for managing a caseload of complex claims and closely collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (Claims, Underwriting, Agents and beyond).  You will also support to the overall Claims organization through guidance, tools and continual claims education. This role is integral to the BFM team as we trust you to also provide thought leadership on a continual basis to always be improving claim standards as needed and will pro-actively adjust to changing dynamics.

 

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Manage a pending of large/complex Commercial Property and Inland Marine claims, including technical and tactical direction and supervision of independent adjusters, experts and attorneys
• Ensure claim management and case reserves are consistent with company guidelines and philosophy
• Comply with reporting requirements and treaty and facultative reinsurers
• Provide dotted-line oversight, mentorship and direction to adjuster colleagues, including reserve/settlement authority
• Develop and maintain relationships and communication with Leadership, Underwriters, and Actuaries
• Continuously look for ways to improve claims standards and share value-added recommendations
• Deliver timely feedback to leadership outlining opportunities for improvement
• Act as a resource for underwriting, share knowledge and collaborate with all departments.
• Participate as a thought partner by giving and receiving constructive feedback and championing innovation and continual process improvement

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of commercial P&C insurance 
• Demonsrate commercial property & inland marine claims expertise, including demonstrated ability in dealing with significant coverage matters
• Secure/maintain all necessary state adjuster licenses and CE credits
• Excellent analytical skills; attention to detail with an inquisitive nature
• Enjoys collaboration and interacting with others
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with direct or indirect coaching and development of people
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions
• Takes initiative and leverages available resources as needed
• Ability to give constructive feedback
• Possesses ability to maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers despite differing perspectives 

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 which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $104,000 to $192,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 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.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role