Claims Litigation Specialist

 

Berkley Public Entity (BPE) was founded in 2012 as a member company of W.R. Berkley Corporation.  BPE is a growing, dynamic company with the vision of being the preeminent carrier in our marketplace.  As our name implies, BPE is 100% focused on providing innovative insurance and reinsurance solutions to public entities.

 

We have a welcoming culture valuing our employees – we trademarked the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters® to describe the Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe that every person in the organization is important, and every accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!   

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

 

https://www.berkleypublicentity.com/

The Claims Litigation Specialist role is responsible for the review, oversight and specific handling of General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability claims including Law Enforcement and Sexual Abuse involving municipalities, schools, and 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.

 

• Identifying and evaluating coverage issues, preparing comprehensive coverage letters and analysis.
• Identifying and evaluating risk transfer opportunities pursuant to contracts, lease agreements, certificates of insurance.
• Evaluating information on coverage, liability, and damages to resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value.
• 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.
• Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
• Evaluate claims and make recommendations to management regarding claim resolution plans/strategies.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Retaining, directing and managing litigation counsel through trial; developing and managing strategy for complex litigation and reviewing legal bills.
• Attending arbitrations, mediations, trials.
• Respond to internal and external requests for information from management, underwriters, business partners etc.
• Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and TPA in the adjustment of losses.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.
• Participate in audits of TPA’s to ensure adherence to BPE claims guidelines.
• Ensure large loss and exposure reporting requirements are met referring claims to BPE management and/or WR Berkley management as necessary.
• Travel – attend conferences, mediation and/or trials as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3-8 years handling General Liability and Auto claims.
• Public Entity experience highly preferred but not required.
• Litigation experience necessary.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite.

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

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes:

Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

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.

Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role