Berkley Professional was founded in October 2008 as an operating unit of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nation’s premier commercial property casualty insurance providers, by a team of management liability professionals with a combined total of over fifty years of experience in insurance and financial services. Backed by superior financial strength, Berkley Professional brings fresh capacity, underwriting acumen, claims handling expertise, and extensive relationships with insureds and brokers to the management liability marketplace.

Since then, Berkley Professional has enjoyed calculated and consistent growth, while exceeding the needs of our business partners. We provide customized coverage solutions with fairness, responsibility and superior claims servicing. Berkley Professional continues to expand its product capabilities as well as geographic reach in order to better serve the dynamic management liability environment. This growth includes the addition of a dedicated Financial Institutions team as well as an experienced group of Transactional Liability underwriters furthering Berkley Professional’s capabilities.

Berkley Professional Liability is seekin a Senior Claims Examiner to join their team. This role will be located in their New York City office (Midtown) on a hybrid basis.

 

The Sr. Claims Examiner is responsible for managing complex claims across Public and Private Directors & Officers (D&O), Financial Institutions, Employment Practices Liability (EPL), and Fiduciary Liability lines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong analytical capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and broker partners.

• Manage primary and low excess private Company and employment practices claims, as well as excess Financial Institutions claims of moderate to high value and complexity.
• Resolve claims in accordance with company best practices and within designated authority limits.
• Review all aspects of legal proceedings, conduct thorough coverage analysis, assess exposure, establish appropriate reserves, and attend mediations and trials as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, and internal stakeholders throughout the claims lifecycle.
• Stay current on legal developments and regulatory changes impacting claims handling and coverage.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of Claims handling experience or
• 3 or more years of litigation experience, preferable as a coverage attorney.
• Demonstrated expertise in Employment Practice
• Ability to obtain and maintain required adjuster licenses within a 90 day period
• Strong understanding of the insurance industry, claims processes, and the insurance legal and regulatory environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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

• Base Salary Range: $86,000 - $150,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• 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.