At BPE, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients, and we believe that our employees are key to our success. As a Claims Litigation Specialist you will be responsible for managing and resolving complex claims involving litigation. You'll be focused on schools and other public entities and you'll play a critical role in managing and resolving General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Property insurance claims involving these clients.  Public entities play an important role in society, providing critical services and infrastructure to communities. Underwriting for public entities can provide a sense of purpose and contribution to the greater good.    In this role, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our Claims Department to continually review and analyze all aspects of the claims process to conform to industry best practices. You will be responsible for the review, oversight, and specific handling of General, Automobile, and Professional Liability claims, including Law Enforcement and Sexual Abuse claims involving schools, municipalities, and other public entities.     You will be a key point of contact for insureds and brokers, working collaboratively to secure additional claim information and communicate loss information, and ensuring that all large loss and exposure reporting requirements are met. You will also be responsible for identifying issues and trends in the portfolio and taking appropriate and corrective action where necessary.   We value collaboration and teamwork, and we believe in providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Litigation Specialist focused on schools and other public entities, you will have the opportunity to travel for mediations, insured meetings, trial, and conferences as necessary, working alongside our experienced underwriters and claims professionals to deliver exceptional service to our clients.   

  At BPE, we believe that our employees are the key to our success. As an Underwriter focused on Public Entities,  you'll play a critical role in helping us provide exceptional service to our clients and achieve our business objectives.   You will manage existing broker and client relationships and  develop new broker and client relationships, resulting in premium generation. You will work closely with the Actuarial, Claims, and Underwriting teams to understand and achieve profitability targets. We'll trust you to analyze risk, exposure, loss and coverage information for group and individual risk accounts to structure and price programs that are financially efficient for the insured and profitable for the company. You'll also identify and utilize data-driven analyses to drive marketing efforts relative to customer acquisition and retention.   We value diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. We believe that a collaborative, team-based approach is essential to success, and we encourage our employees to share their ideas and perspectives.  And our flat structure gives you direct access to cross-functional leaders and the opportunity to make a real impact on the business.    We provide ongoing training and development, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement. You'll have the chance to work alongside a team of knowledgeable and experienced underwriters, who are passionate about what they do and committed to providing exceptional service to our Public Entity clients who play an important role in society, providing critical services and infrastructure to communities.  Underwriting for public entities can provide a sense of purpose and contribution to the greater good.   We'll count on you to: - Review new and renewal submissions for completeness and address any discrepancies with the broker. - Quotes and binds new and renewal business under the supervision of management - Organize and aggregate loss and exposure information and input into pricing models. - Analyze and interpret risk data and complete an underwriting workbook for each eligible risk. - Work with actuarial to understand the key components of the pricing models. - Establish and maintain broker relationships though superior levels of service and direct broker engagement. - Attend industry client centric events - Assist with the development of new products, services, process improvements, and marketing initiatives - Independently make sales calls to brokers and clients, and when necessary, coordinate with Executive, Underwriting, and Claims. - When necessary, assist with the issuance of policies, endorsements and billing, process reinsurance transactions, complete account transactions as required, and assist with the processing of new business/renewals and endorsements for assigned accounts and perform underwriting analysis for some routine new and renewal business applications    

As an Operations Coordinator, your primary objective is to partner and support each function of the business (Underwriting, Claims, Accounting, IT, Actuarial, Senior Leadership, etc.) to drive operational change and increase overall efficiency.   We'll count on you to: - Determine operational objectives by studying business functions – meet routinely across functions to gather information on business processes and design processes and implement procedures. - Propose, test, and implement system improvements to improve process efficiencies and user experience. - Reporting of validated downstream underwriting, claim, and financial data. - Monitor project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions. - Coordinate requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; coordinating mailing lists for conferences and marketing communications. - Review broker management data (license requirements, contact information, etc.) to ensure current records; communicate with brokers to receive any outstanding, updated information. - Liaise with internal and external compliance resources to research statutes, regulations, and best practices to be implemented in underwriting decisions. - Other projects as assigned.  

At BPE, we recognize that our success is driven by the hard work and dedication of our employees. As an Associate Underwriter, you'll play a critical role in helping us provide exceptional service to our clients and achieve our business objectives.  We value diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. We believe that a collaborative, team-based approach is essential to success, and we encourage our employees to share their ideas and perspectives. You'll be supporting our experienced underwriters in the production, underwriting and servicing of new and renewal accounts developing tailored coverage solutions that meet the specific needs (and retention  of) our Public Entity clients (i.e. municipalities, schools, fire and  police departments, etc.).   You'll receive ongoing training and development, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement, so you can continue to build your skills and expertise. You'll have the chance to work alongside a team of knowledgeable and experienced underwriters, who are passionate about what they do and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients.   We'll count on you to: - Perform reserving and processing of new business accounts  - Provide underwriters with assistance managing the underwriting file by organizing and aggregating loss and exposure information into pricing models - Be knowledgeable of compliance regulations, underwriting documentation rules and guidelines, adheres to policies accordingly - Remain current on product releases as it pertains to BPE lines of busines as well as provide assistance during the product development process - Attend strategic marketing calls and events with key brokers - When necessary, assist with the issuance of policies, endorsements and billing, process reinsurance transactions, complete account transactions as required, and assist with the processing of new business/renewals and endorsements for assigned accounts and perform underwriting analysis for some routine new and renewal business applications. - Assists with ad hoc projects as required  

  At BPE, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be an integral part of a close-knit team  working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our flat organizational structure means that you'll have direct access to cross-functional leaders, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on the business.     You'll have the opportunity to work on unique and hard-to-place risks, developing tailored coverage solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients. You'll also have the satisfaction of working for a company that values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.  We offer ongoing professional development as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.   We'll trust you to manage existing broker and client relationships and developing new broker and client relationships. Your main goal will be to generate premium by analyzing risk, exposure, loss, and coverage information for group and individual risk accounts.  You'll work closely with the the Actuarial, Claims, and Underwriting teams to understand and achieve profitability targets.    What you can expect: - Internal mobility and advancement opportunities - Visibility and direct access to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams - Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent - Opportunity to lead change - Benefits – competitive salary, 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:   - Analyze risk, exposure, loss, and coverage information for group and individual risk accounts to structure and price programs that are financially efficient for the insured and profitable for the company - Identify and utilize data-driven analyses to drive marketing efforts relative to customer acquisition and retention - Establish and maintain broker relationships though superior levels of service and direct broker engagement - Attend industry client centric events - Assist with the development of new products, services, process improvements, and marketing initiatives - Independently make sales calls to brokers and clients, and when necessary, coordinate with Executive, Underwriting, and Claims - Share your knowledge and help coach other less experienced Underwriters on the team  

The Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer is responsible for the overall management and direction of the claims department.  Equally as important, participation on the Executive Team that establishes the strategic direction for the company and ensures the overall profitability and success of the company in the public entity market.   Claims are handled by the insured through self-administration or the insured hires a TPA. The BPE claims  team provides oversight, consultation, and influence management in the claims process and will sometimes take over handling of the claim if the limits are tendered to us.  The claims department is also responsible for establishing reserves.   Overall Management of Claims Operation   - Manage a growing team of claims professionals by establishing clear performance metrics - Implement strong policies and procedures designed to produce the desired results - Ensure the continual development of claims professionals on the team by coordinating both internal and external training and development opportunities - Establish clear reserving standards and ensure that those standards are continually met - Identify issues and trends in the portfolio; take appropriate and/or corrective action where necessary; communicate trends to underwriters, insureds and brokers - Identify claims with significant exposure and take a more active role coordinating a strategy for an appropriate resolution - Oversee audits of TPA’s and insureds to evaluate claims management processes and procedures and reserve strength - Attend industry conventions and events and become a sought out thought leader on developing issues - Attend marketing, account renewal, and reinsurance meetings as appropriate in order to communicate our claims handling philosophy and leading position in this area Relationship Building / Teamwork - Establish and maintain strong relationships with insureds and TPA’s in order to effect positive influence management over claims handling - Establish strong and collaborative relationships with external brokers in order the enhance the market reputation of BPE and maximize the competitive advantage derived from claims handling - Communicate effectively with parent company on significant and complex claims - Collaborate effectively with Operations team to ensure efficient and effective procedures in the claims area - Establish and maintain strong relationships with underwriting team in order to provide insight and guidance on the claims handling practices of individual current and prospective insureds - Communicate effectively with the actuarial team around trends in the portfolio and long-term prospects for individual claims / insureds - Work effectively with the underwriting team and other executives on current and proposed policy language - Identify and develop external expertise in certain types of claims such as jails, police activity, etc. Member of Executive Team   - Proactive participation on Executive Team which establishes and executes the strategic direction of the company - Work closely with the CEO to discuss, evaluate, and implement strategic directions for the claims operation that supports the overall direction of the company - Establish solid relationships with other members of the Executive Team in order to improve team performance - Be able to clearly communicate strategic direction to both internal resources and outside partners and insureds

The Claims Director is an individual contributor responsible for managing a claims inventory including the review, oversight and specific handling of General, Automobile, and Professional Liability claims including Law Enforcement and Sexual Abuse involving schools, municipalities, other public entities.  All accounts are written excess of an SIR layer and underlying claims are handled by the insured or their selected TPA until reaching the BPE layer. You'll communicate with insureds, brokers and TPA’s to secure additional claim information, communicate loss information, and monitor Self Insured Retentions and determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company. Additionally, this role will monitor trends within the portfolio and individual accounts to contribute to the overall success of the company as well as for business development with marketing and renewal events differentiating the BPE claims process within the marketplace.  The team's culture is highly collegial while still providing you the autonomy to be nimble and impactful where you can make decisions and stand by them.  You'll report to the AVP of Claims and be key member of a small but highly skilled team of claims professionals. You'll have lots of visibility across the organization - underwriting, marketing, and senior management.  You'll be encouraged to share your insights and recommendations when creating resolution plans/strategies or negotiating settlements.  We'll trust you to identify and raise issues within the portfolio to take a proactive action. To be successful, you'll need excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks. You'll need to be comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.   What you can expect: - Internal mobility opportunities – be a key person in our succession plan - Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams - Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent - Opportunity to lead change - Benefits – competitive salary, 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 for:   - Coverage Issues - Identify and evaluate coverage issues preparing comprehensive coverage letters and analysis - Evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value - Relationship Management - Provide outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and TPA in the adjustment of losses - Respond to internal and external requests for information from management, underwriters, business partners etc. - Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments - Lead and participate in audits of TPA’s to ensure adherence to BPE claims guidelines - Litigation Strategy - Retain, direct and manage litigation counsel through trial; developing and managing strategy for complex litigation and reviewing legal bills; attend arbitrations, mediations, trials and conferences as necessary - Present litigation strategy for complex litigation to senior claims management and underwriting staff - Reserving - Identify and evaluate risk transfer opportunities pursuant to contracts, lease agreements, certificates of insurance - Set reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor - Ensure large loss and exposure reporting requirements are met referring claims to BPE management and/or WR Berkley management as necessary