Senior Claims Examiner, Executive & Professional

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?

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Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Claims Examiner in our Atlanta, New York, Chicago, or Boston office. The Senior Claims Examiner will independently handle a pending of high severity large account claims underwritten out of the Financial Institutions and Commercial (i.e., Public Company) teams, focusing mainly on Financial Institutions, Errors & Omissions, Directors & Officers, Fiduciary, and Fidelity/Crime.

Candidates must have strong technical and analytic skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. This role will have a high level of interaction with customers, brokers, outside counsel, mediators, underwriters, and senior management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution, working with and advising internal partners on claims, developing a proactive plan of action for ultimate resolution, obtaining budgets and meeting with clients, counsel and brokers and reviewing and providing advice on policy wordings and risk selection.
• Independently evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company, with limited assistance from outside counsel.
• Collaborate with defense counsel on strategy and resolution, and effectively participate in mediations on complex claims in the negotiation of settlements.
• Provide outstanding customer service and technical expertise by working with insureds, brokers, and underwriters in the handling and adjudication of claims.
• Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicate complex coverage positions effectively.
• Draft reports, set reserves within the authority, and make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
• Travel to conferences, mediations, and client meetings as necessary.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• JD required.
• 5+ years of experience, with a minimum of three years of experience handling insurance claims, defense, and/or coverage litigation or other related experience required.
• Professional/Management liability claims or insurance defense experience at an insurance carrier or law firm preferred.
• Background in D&O and Financial Institutions helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills required.
• Must have attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, highly collaborative team environment.

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.
• Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
  • 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)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave

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

The base salary range for this position is from $120,000 - $140,000 along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's actual salary is commensurate with experience as determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates - both their capabilities and character - as demonstrated by our amazing culture.