Senior Claims Examiner, Programs – Property and Casualty Atlanta, GA​/Boston, MA NY

Senior Claims Examiner, Programs – Property and Casualty

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

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?

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multi-Line Senior Claims Examiner to join our dynamic Claims team. The examiner will be responsible for handling of specialty lines claims and management oversight of TPA claims as well as some handling of individual claim files, collaborating with underwriters throughout the claims process and marketing BHSI Claim Service to customers.

We are seeking candidates with a high level of technical skill, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The position will be based in either our New York, Boston or Atlanta office.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the oversight, managing and adjusting of primary and TPA claims to include; commercial auto, general casualty, errors & omission, accident & health, homeowner and commercial property claims. Ensure high level of customer service and technical claim file quality.
• Duties include proactive handling of claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution, working and advising internal partners on claims, developing a plan of action for ultimate resolution, obtaining budgets and meeting with clients and brokers.
• Perform audits of TPA claims.
• Process monthly funding for TPA accounts.
• Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and TPA in the handling and adjudication of claims.
• Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicates coverage positions effectively.
• Conducts, coordinates, and proactively directs investigation, defense and settlement of claims.
• Directs and closely monitors assignments to experts and defense counsel.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
• Drafts reports, sets reserves within authority or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
• Travels to audits, conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.

Qualifications, Skills, and

Experience:

• 5+ years of multi-line claim handling experience or matching equivalency; and be able to demonstrate technical competence in the handling of specialized program claims.
• Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Should have technical competence in all aspects of multi-line claims with particular emphasis on customer service.
• Experience in handling and adjusting claims in all 50 states and possess required licenses.

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…