W. R. 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.

Provide the leadership to deliver superior results and develop strategies focused on attaining a "World Class" distinction in Environmental and Professional Liability Claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in your team’s strategies to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and (if necessary) proceed to trial on pollution/professional claims.
• Provide technical guidance, assistance and training as needed for claims staff and other departments.
• Present high-level cases to upper management and other stakeholders in a committee review collaborative type environment.
• Work with Corporate claims in reporting matters that have potential impact on other Operating Units within the W.R. Berkley Enterprise.
• Analyze the incident data of claims to determine the root causes and trends.
• Hold bi-monthly meetings with Pollution/Professional senior underwriters and product line managers to discuss recent loss developments.
• Serve as a Claim Ambassador on account renewals and new business by supporting our Customer Service Director.
• Work in concert with the Legal Service Coordinator by assisting in having our internal bill review process work seamlessly without interruption to claim examiners and their functions.  
• Respond to coverage inquiries from brokers and insureds in succinct communicative methods.
• Assist examiners in recognizing potential subrogation opportunities that we handle in-house in the General Liability and Pollution/Professional disciplines.
• Assist our Claim Operations Leader with the functioning of a Claims department (SOX controls, licensing requirements, etc.).
• Provide weekly and monthly claims reports.  
• Assist underwriting in the drafting of non-admitted coverage forms and endorsements.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department on claims associated costs.
• Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Maintain a high level of communication with leadership.
• Work within authority limits on assignments that reflect a high degree of technical complexity and coordination.
• Will be recognized as the company consultant within specialty area.
• Handle special projects related to specialty area as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years management/team lead experience in the Insurance Industry.
• Minimum 8-10 years insurance experience in Environmental and Professional Liability claims.  
• Demonstrates solid ability in presenting training programs.
• Evidence of self-motivation and require minimal management direction.
• Ability to establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with accounts and prospects.  
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possesses analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit highly defined leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for excellence.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Education

• Bachelors degree and/or proven work experience in a senior claims leadership role.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
• Base Salary Range: $132,384.00 - 189,120.00 - $245,856.00
• 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.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role