Claims Attorney Job at Berkley

Berkley Jersey City, NJ 07302

Company Details:

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Founded in 2004, Berkley Environmental has underwriting and account executive units in seven regions. Berkley Environmental offers an array of coverages for virtually all classes traditionally known to have environmental liability exposures on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of commercial property casualty insurance, automobile liability and workers’ compensation, along with claim services, providing expertise to meet the unique business needs of our customers. W.R. Berkley Corporation has reached a milestone and is celebrating 50 years, click here to read more on the history of the company.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the oversight and management of primary and excess Environmental and Professional Liability claims including coverage review, investigation, evaluation and eventual disposition.

  • Determine the scope and extent of available coverage
  • Prepare and execute investigation strategies which identify critical issues effecting liability causation and damages
  • Assess risk transfer and contribution opportunities.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers including insured’s brokers and underwriters
  • Document exposure evaluation and resolution strategy
  • Present/roundtable claims disposition strategies to senior management
  • Direct and assist defense counsel on litigated claims.
  • Attend mediations, trials/settlement conferences as warranted.
  • Establish with defense and coverage counsel clear ground rules in order to maintain financial control of budget and expenses
Qualifications:
  • 8-10 years Commercial/Industry claims experience
  • Environmental claims experience a plus
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Advanced experience and capabilities in litigation management including ADR and mediation process
  • Experience attending and controlling cases; pre-suit, litigated and post-trial

Education Requirement
  • J.D. preferred

Compensation Range: $100,000-120,000
Additional Company Details: The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Additional Requirements: COVID-19 vaccine required unless prohibited by law.



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