Claims Examiner
Berkley Professional Liability (a Berkley Company), New York, NY, United States
Company Details
Berkley Professional was founded in October 2008 as an operating unit of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nation's premier commercial property casualty insurance providers. It specializes in management liability, offering underwriting acumen, claims handling expertise, and extensive relationships with insureds and brokers. Since its inception, it has experienced consistent growth and expanded both product capabilities and geographic reach, including a dedicated Financial Institutions team and Transactional Liability underwriters.
Responsibilities
The Claims Examiner is responsible for managing Directors & Officers (D&O) claims for Public Companies and Financial Institutions, primarily involving matters of low to moderate complexity. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely, fair, and accurate claim resolution while delivering exceptional service.
Evaluate and manage all aspects of assigned claims, including legal proceedings, coverage analysis, exposure assessment, and reserve setting.
Make claims decisions and resolve matters in accordance with company Best Practices and within established authority limits.
Attend mediations and trials as required.
Communicate consistently and professionally with customers, brokers, and internal colleagues regarding claims status and resolution strategies.
Maintain accurate claims documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred but not required.
0-2 years of Claims handling experience or 1-3 years of litigation experience, preferably as a coverage attorney.
Working knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain required adjuster licenses within a 90-day period.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000.
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k), and profit-sharing plans.
Salary is determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, and other conditions of employment.
EEO Statement
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship not offered for this role.
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Berkley Professional was founded in October 2008 as an operating unit of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nation's premier commercial property casualty insurance providers. It specializes in management liability, offering underwriting acumen, claims handling expertise, and extensive relationships with insureds and brokers. Since its inception, it has experienced consistent growth and expanded both product capabilities and geographic reach, including a dedicated Financial Institutions team and Transactional Liability underwriters.
Responsibilities
The Claims Examiner is responsible for managing Directors & Officers (D&O) claims for Public Companies and Financial Institutions, primarily involving matters of low to moderate complexity. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely, fair, and accurate claim resolution while delivering exceptional service.
Evaluate and manage all aspects of assigned claims, including legal proceedings, coverage analysis, exposure assessment, and reserve setting.
Make claims decisions and resolve matters in accordance with company Best Practices and within established authority limits.
Attend mediations and trials as required.
Communicate consistently and professionally with customers, brokers, and internal colleagues regarding claims status and resolution strategies.
Maintain accurate claims documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred but not required.
0-2 years of Claims handling experience or 1-3 years of litigation experience, preferably as a coverage attorney.
Working knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain required adjuster licenses within a 90-day period.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000.
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k), and profit-sharing plans.
Salary is determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, and other conditions of employment.
EEO Statement
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship not offered for this role.
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