Claims Examiner, Property

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?

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Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Claims Examiner to join our dynamic Claims team. The Examiner will be responsible for coordinating the adjustment of commercial property claims, regularly collaborating with underwriters and marketing BHSI Claim Service to customers and brokers. 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 Boston or Atlanta office.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the adjustment of commercial property claims (primary/excess/quota share)
• Overseeing assignments to independent adjusters and other subject matter experts
• Providing outstanding customer service
• Engaging and collaborating with internal and external customers including, but not limited to, brokers, independent adjusters, Third-Party Administrators, Claims Department teammates, underwriters, actuaries, loss prevention engineers
• Analyzing coverage and drafting coverage position letters
• Working closely with coverage and / or litigation counsel
• Evaluating loss information and providing loss exposure assessments
• Setting file reserves within financial authority
• Making claim file reserve recommendations to next level management
• Documenting claim files with timely and comprehensive file note
• Preparing Large Loss or other claim related reports for management
• Traveling to conferences, mediations, depositions, claims specific meetings, trials and other industry events
• Providing assistance and support to our Marine Claims team as circumstances require

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience and technical competence in all aspects of first party Commercial Property claims preferred (not a requirement – willing to train the right candidate)
• College degree preferred (not a requirement)
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to execute all aspects of job with a specific emphasis on customer service
• Marine claims handling experience (Inland and Ocean) seen as a “plus” (not a requirement)
• Active adjuster licenses in multiple / key states seen as a plus (not a requirement)

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

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization