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Claims Litigation Specialist (Irving)

Claims Litigation Specialist (Irving)

W. R. BerkleyIrving, TX, United States
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Details

Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation , a Fortune 500 company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

This role will be based in our Irving, TX office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

As a Commercial Litigation Specialist , you'll handle litigated, large exposure claims, and more complex casualty claims at the commercial litigation level, which will require advanced skills in investigation, coverage verification and strategic litigation management. We'll trust you to provide prompt, fair and effective claims service for insureds and claimants. You'll have responsibility for all phases of the claim and to inform management of any unfavorable trends. The Litigation Specialist is an integral role, acting as an advisor and coach for other litigation handlers and claims representatives by conducting claim reviews and providing technical direction. Regarding the appealing aspects of the Litigation Specialist role, working for a Fortune 500 company like Berkley Southwest offers numerous advantages. Despite being part of a large and prestigious organization, Berkley Southwest maintains a small regional company atmosphere that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you can expect :

  • Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent.
  • Internal mobility opportunities.
  • Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams.
  • Opportunity to impact change.
  • Benefits competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education.
  • With Berkley Southwest, employees benefit from fair pay, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on challenging and rewarding cases. This combination of stability, community, and career advancement makes the Litigation Specialist position particularly attractive.

We'll count on you for :

  • Proficiency in managing defense attorneys, developing litigation strategies, and overseeing budgets effectively.
  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships with co-workers, agents, insureds, and defense attorneys.
  • Oversee all phases of the claim process, from initial investigation to resolution, ensuring prompt, fair, and effective claims service for insureds and claimants.
  • Responsible for informing management of any unfavorable trends, contributing to the strategic decision-making process within the organization.
  • Possess innovative thinking to develop new approaches to litigation management and claims resolution.
  • Investigation of lawsuits and other larger exposure claims made by insureds and claimants including but not limited to :
  • proper coverage determination

  • direction of defense attorneys and litigation management
  • taking of recorded statements
  • arranging for outside appraisal of damage if warranted
  • evaluating and negotiating settlements
  • denying claims and lawsuits if no coverage
  • determining liability and denying liability, if warranted.
  • defending and / or negotiating costs of defense settlements
  • obtaining proper discovery, forms, and documents
  • Establishing and maintaining proper reserving throughout the life of the claim file.
  • Maintaining appropriate diary schedules and file notes of all claims in the system.
  • Evaluating damage appraisals and bills for proper documentation and accuracy for establishing claim values.
  • Reporting forms and litigation management forms according to procedures on a daily basis.
  • Entry of proper claim reserves and claim payments
  • Initiating subrogation, contribution and disposal of salvage according to established procedures
  • Informing the proper Underwriting Department of risks and hazards discovered through the investigation of the claim.
  • Keeping management informed regarding claims of a severe nature or exceeding settlement authority; delete : keep stakeholders informed on high exposure or unusual claims.
  • Attending mediations, settlement conferences, litigation conferences and trials when warranted.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of commercial litigation experience, including handling mediations, is required.
  • Experience adjusting claims containing high severity injuries.
  • Strong aptitude for contract language and managing Coverage issues.
  • Ability to travel for trials and mediations.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • AI knowledge is helpful, but not a requirement.
  • Casualty adjusters licensed in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico.
  • What makes you stand out :

  • Customer service mindset.
  • Experience writing reservation of rights letters, developing cost share agreements, and working out time on risk indemnity arrangements with other carriers.
  • Additional Company Details

    We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

    The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

    The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

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