What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Claims Examiner position at Berkley?
Company Details
Carolina Casualty is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines insurance writers in the United States. We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto markets including trucking, public transportation and others.
The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Carolina Casualty is looking for a talented experienced Claims professional who will be responsible for the investigation, evaluation, disposition and settlement of moderate to complex claims involving commercial automobile losses. This includes the investigation, determination and evaluation of coverage, liability and damages, risk transfer, and the timely setting of proper reserves. In addition, the Claims professional will control the insured’s exposures and losses, manage consultants, and achieve a prompt, fair and equitable settlement according to fair claims handling requirements. Lastly the Claims professional will negotiate settlement of claims with varying complexity and perils.
Candidate would need to sit out of the Jacksonville, FL Office
- Oversee and resolve truck, bus, commercial auto and/or public transportation claims.
- Conducts a prompt, thorough and fair investigation by obtaining relevant facts to determine coverage, origin, and extent of loss losses.
- Utilize critical thinking and solid judgment to solve problems, make decisions and resolve complex issues inherent in handling losses, as well as plan and organize activities throughout the claim’s management process.
- Able to write concise reports and effectively communicate contractual issues, technical legal concepts and coverage application in easy to understand terms.
- Act timely upon emerging information to insure ongoing recognition of the financial exposure on losses within assigned authority as well as promptly communicate to management, if beyond the assigned level of authority.
- Interpret related claims documentation.
- Initiate and oversee serious automobile accident investigations and rapid response
- Develop strategies and effective plans that drive claims to better results
- Accurately assess and resolve commercial auto insurance coverage issues, analyze facts and allegations in conjunction with all policy provisions, endorsements and amendments
- Draft declination, Reservation of Rights and other coverage letters
- Negotiate outstanding settlements
- Present case statuses/summaries in a clear, concise and understandable manner
- Documents and communicates all claim activities timely and effectively and in a manner, which supports the outcome of the claim file
- Experience with Self-Insured Retention (SIR) is a plus
- Experience with PIP claims is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6 years commercial auto claims adjusting experience
- Adjuster License required
- Key Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, managing time and resources to accomplish multiple tasks in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. 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 Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role