What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Claims Attorney position at Berkley?
Company Details
W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers.
Company URL: https://berkleyenvironmental.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Berkley Environmental is currently seeking a Sr. Claims Attorney. The candidate would be responsible for the oversight and management of primary and excess Environmental, Professional Liability and General Liability claims including coverage review, investigation, evaluation and eventual disposition.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Determine the scope and extent of available coverage
- Prepare and execute investigation strategies which identify critical issues effecting liability causation and damages
- Assess risk transfer and contribution opportunities.
- Communicate with internal and external customers including insured’s brokers and underwriters
- Document exposure evaluation and resolution strategy
- Present/roundtable claims disposition strategies to senior management
- Direct and assist defense counsel on litigated claims.
- Attend mediations, trials/settlement conferences as warranted.
- Establish with defense and coverage counsel clear ground rules in order to maintain financial control of budget and expenses
Qualifications
• 4-year college degree
• J.D. preferred
• 10-15 years Commercial/Industry claims experience
• Environmental and General Liability claims experience required
• Strong negotiation skills
• Advanced experience and capabilities in litigation management including ADR and mediation process
• Experience attending and controlling cases; pre-suit, litigated and post-trial
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees 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
