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Berkley Luxury Group (a Berkley Company) · 3 days ago

Senior Property Claims Examiner

Rutherford, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Proactively manages claim files from inception to closure including coverage analysis, investigation, damages, and evaluation with some management supervision.

Establishes appropriate initial loss and expense reserves and continually evaluates the file on diary for adequacy, accuracy, and adherence to reserving guidelines.

Analyzes and interprets policy language in conjunction with specific loss facts to reach appropriate coverage decisions.

Drafts coverage correspondence including reservations of rights and coverage disclaimers in compliance with state statutes and regulations.

Effectively and independently negotiates settlements with insureds and third parties

Compose correspondence to insureds, claimants, attorneys, agents, and regulatory agencies.

Appropriately and clearly documents all claim file activity, including current strategy, plan of action and maintain current diary according to claim handling best practices.

Work with and manage independent adjusters and experts and control costs of outside vendors

Effectively present cases within the department, and to underwriting and senior management.

Compose Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate on a regular and timely basis.

Identify subrogation opportunities and work with attorneys to obtain recoveries.

Qualification

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XactimateCommercial constructionTechnical of insurance coverageClaim proceduresMicrosoft Office SuiteNegotiationTeam playerDetail-orientedWrittenVerbal communicationWork under pressureLuxury Real EstateFine Dining

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred.

4+ years of experience managing and handling commercial property claims with knowledge of commercial construction.

Must be licensed in all states in which BLG polices are written. Continued insurance education and/or designations as appropriate.

Experience working with luxury condos, co-ops, rental properties, and fine dining restaurants a plus.

Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.

Excellent negotiation and settlement skills.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and to independently prioritize competing demands/requests within given time constraints.

Xactimate knowledge, construction knowledge and possess the ability to scope property losses.

Technical understanding of insurance coverage and claim procedures.

Ability to identify subrogation and salvage opportunities.

Ability to work under pressure, especially in the event of a storm or catastrophe (CAT).

A strong team player with initiative and ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and effectively make sound business decisions.

Computer skills with knowledge Microsoft Office Suite.