WR. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.

 

www.berkleyenvironmental.com

The auto liability claims department is looking for an experienced Auto Liability Claims Examiner individual contributor to handle moderate complexity auto claims in a fast paced energetic environment within our organization. This position requires an understanding and knowledge of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will routinely handle claims involving liability/coverage issues, and litigated matters including some reserved in excess of $250,000.

 

This position is a hybrid inoffice position preferrably in Jersey City, NJ but could also be based in our offices in Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL, Boston, MA or Irving, TX.

• Conduct the necessary investigation to determine coverage, liability and damages.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned property damage or bodily injury claims within authority granted, or seek authority for those claims in excess of authority.
• Obtain all required adjuster licenses within 180 days
• Handle claims from assignment to conclusion, develop action plans to manage case for early resolution.
• Handle property damage aspect of files from beginning to conclusion, including total loss vehicles.
• Provide direction and guidance to defense attorneys to develop an effective and cost-efficient litigation plan.
• Provide a positive customer service experience
• Maintain a current diary on outstanding claims
• Prepare large loss reports as needed
• Meet or exceed objectives for reserving standards, quality audits, closing ratio, expense controls, Medicare compliance
• Maintain all adjuster licenses by attending CE courses as required
• Perform other duties assigned 

• 4-year college degree with a concentration in business, law, public administration or insurance preferred.
• Advanced industry designations such as AIC, CCP, or CPCU preferred.
• 5+ years of experience handling claims in Commercial Lines. The individual must be able to identify and address coverage issues and complete an investigation to determine liability/exposure.
• 2+ years of experience handling litigated injury claims.
• Ability to work independently and handle cases with moderate supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as having the ability to present complex matters to upper management as needed.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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: $85,000-$115,000
• 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