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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Claims Examiner 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 Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, or New York 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 Claims Examiner 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
College degree required, JD preferred
1-5 years of professional liability claim handling experience or matching equivalency
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
Experience in handling and adjusting claims in multiple jurisdictions and must possess, or be willing to obtain, the required licenses
What we offer:
Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
Life Insurance (for you and your family)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)