Complex Claims Director Atlanta, GA/Boston, MA/Chicago, IL/Dallas, TX/New York, NY/Plymouth Mee[...]

Atlanta, GA / Boston, MA / Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / New York, NY / Plymouth Meeting, PA / San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Who are we?

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business.

We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work.

We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized.

Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Complex Claims Director on our Architects & Engineers Professional Liability team.

At Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, our claims professionals are an integral part of our business. Every claim is handled with the utmost skill by seasoned and dedicated claims professionals.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team in the Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Pennsylvania, San Francisco, Seattle or Dallas office.

This position is a great opportunity for practicing lawyers looking to transition out of a law firm as well as claim professionals with professional liability claims experience.

In this role, the Complex Claims Director will have a unique opportunity to handle and adjust all facets of Architects & Engineers Professional Liability claims in a highly collaborative team environment, dedicated to best in class claims handling.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage and adjust Architects & Engineers Professional Liability claims impacting primary and excess policies while ensuring the highest level of customer service and technical claim file quality.
• Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution while advising internal partners and meeting with clients and brokers.
• Collaborate and partner with the insured and broker in the handling and adjudication of claims.
• Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicate coverage positions effectively.
• Conduct, coordinate, and proactively handle the investigation process and ensure timely resolution of claims.
• Directly and closely monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel as necessary.
• Evaluate information related to coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
• Draft reports, set reserves within authority, or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
• Travel to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience :

A minimum of 5 years experience handling professional liability claims and / or construction claims, or matching equivalency;

and be able to demonstrate technical competence in the handling of specialized claims.

• Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, investigative and negotiation skills.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in handling and adjusting claims in multiple jurisdictions and must possess, or successfully obtain, the required licenses.

BHSI Offers :

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
• A dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders.
• A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.

The base salary range for this position is from $125,000.00 to $140,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience.

We value our teammates both their capabilities and character as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE : Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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