Sr. Claims Specialist

Company Overview

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is a leading commercial lines property casualty insurance provider. Berkley Environmental, established in 2004, offers a wide array of environmental liability coverages across seven regions.

We are currently seeking a Senior Claims Specialist to review, process, investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned property damage or bodily injury claims with an authority level up to $. Understanding of litigation management in multiple jurisdictions is required.

Location:

Jersey City, NJ (preferred), Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, or Boston, MA.

• Complete coverage analysis.
• Conduct investigations by phone or through independent adjusters to determine coverage, liability, and damages.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle assigned property damage or severe GL and/or complex bodily injury claims within authority, or seek higher authority for claims exceeding limits.
• Resolve coverage disputes with insureds and agents.
• Prepare coverage opinion letters.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 10+ years relevant industry GL claim handling experience.
• Multi‑state experience required.
• Litigation experience required.
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.

• Base Salary Range: $110,000‑$160,000.
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit‑Sharing plans.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.