Verus Specialty Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 1 day ago
Claims Litigation Director - Professional Liability
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVerus Specialty Insurance, a member of the W.R. Berkley Corporation, is a leading provider in the Excess and Surplus Lines sector. The Claims Litigation Director - Professional Liability will deliver specialized technical claims expertise for complex professional liability matters and manage relationships with insureds and external partners to ensure effective claim resolution.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough analyses of liability and damages associated with claims asserted against insureds, ensuring all evaluations are accurately documented
Review and interpret insurance coverage issues and prepare clear, well‑reasoned coverage position letters
Retain, direct, and oversee outside defense counsel to ensure effective and strategic claim resolution
Evaluate a full portfolio of pending matters, establishing and maintaining appropriate and supportable reserves
Build, strengthen, and maintain productive relationships with insureds, brokers, and outside counsel to support effective claim management and communication
Partner with underwriting by providing claims‑based insights and risk assessments to support evaluation of specific accounts
Prepare and deliver timely Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting materials in accordance with internal requirements
Manage and monitor caseload activity, leveraging available tools and resources to ensure timely progression and high‑quality outcomes
Maintain consistent, professional engagement with insureds, brokers, and external partners to promote collaboration and transparency
Offer underwriting teams actionable claim intelligence, trends, and exposure insights to support informed decision‑making
Offer timely and comprehensive support to the AVP as business needs arise
Roundtable cases going to Mediation, Trial and Arbitration
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience handling Professional Liability Claims
Full knowledge of insurance contracts, investigation techniques, legal requirements and insurance regulation
An aptitude for evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting contracts and other complex information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail
Willingness to embrace a digital culture that includes accessing email and other platforms on a personal device
Proven track record of early identification of claim value and resolution strategy
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Must be a “difference maker” and a self-starter who owns claims outcomes
Embraces the use of AI tools
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree is preferred (or equivalent insurance claims work experience)
Current adjuster licenses in one or more states preferred but must be willing to obtain additional state licensures
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan
Robust benefits package for full time regular employees
Company
Verus Specialty Insurance (a Berkley Company)
Verus Specialty Insurance is an underwriting management company targeting small to midsize commercial risks in the E&S and Specialty insurance markets through appointed wholesale brokers and agents.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joni Holland
SVP, Operations & Chief Operating Officer
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