Sr. Claims Specialist - Litigation

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

www.berkleysoutheast.com

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Claims Specialist.

**Hybrid Model**Mon-Thurs in office, Fri-work from home. If you are over 50 miles from one of our offices, the role can be **Remote** for the right qualified candidate.

Key functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Working with strong technical expertise and limited supervision, the Senior Claim Specialist-Litigation effectively manages a caseload of Major Case General Liability, Commercial Auto, EPL and other Complex Claims through coverage analysis, investigation, damage evaluation, litigation management, reserving, and resolution.
• Develop positive business relationships with defense counsel and work with them closely to develop cost-effective litigation strategies and develop action plans to manage cases to an early conclusion. Ability to direct defense counsel to execute developed litigation strategies.
• Prepare and present large loss reports.
• Completion of decision trees to assist with detailed reserving analysis.
• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
• Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences and trials.
• Draft timely Reservation of Rights, Coverage Disclaimer, Claim Tenders, along with other complex correspondence.
• Understand how to interpret sub-contract agreements.
• Maintain an effective diary system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Handle files in compliance with state regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers.
• Perform administrative functions such as document preparation, expense accounts, time off reporting, etc. as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors' college degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years  prior experience handling large Commercial Auto, General Liability and EPL claims of more than $500,000.00 in aggregate exposure.
•      Proven ability to identify and address coverage issues, complex investigations, timely/effective reserve management and ability to develop detailed action plans.
•      Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
•      Excellent negotiation, time management, and organizational skills.
•      Strong knowledge of tort and contract law in our operating states.
•     Effective presentation skills.
•      Working knowledge of legal billing software, claim systems, spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
•      Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
•      Adjuster licenses in the states of NC, SC, and GA

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.