Claims Specialist - Bodily Injury

Company Details

Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) 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 Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for 'best in class' businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

This role will be based in our Lawrenceville, GA 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 opportunity employer. #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID

Responsibilities

As a Claim Specialist

• Auto / Bodily Injury, you'll be responsible for the quality handling and resolution of non-itigated commercial auto claims in a timely and professional manner with emphasis on providing quality service while controlling expenses. We'll trust you to handle claims involving coverage issues, significant injuries, contractual liability issues, and other claims that require specialized handling.

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

We'll count on you to:

• Review new losses and appropriately manage claims through coverage analysis, investigation, damages evaluation, reserving and resolution on non-litigated casualty claims.

• Manage bodily injury claims, auto material damage claims and total loss claims process. Includes vehicle appraisal procedures, diminished value, vendor networks, subrogation demands, salvage procedures and heavy equipment appraisals.

• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.

• Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits.

• Participate in regional round table meetings as needed.

• Write Reservation of Rights and Coverage Denial letters and other complex correspondence.

• Maintain an effective dairy system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.

• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.

• Handle files in compliance with state regulations.

• Provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers.

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience

• 1-2 years' casualty claim experience

• Computer proficiency, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Knowledge of tort and contract law and experience in auditing/reviewing casualty claim files

What makes you stand out:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and presentation skills

• Independent adjusters licenses for states of: AL, GA, MS, NC, SC & TN and/or ability to obtain licenses within 90 days of hire

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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role Responsibilities As a Claim Specialist

• Auto / Bodily Injury, you'll be responsible for the quality handling and resolution of non-itigated commercial auto claims in a timely and professional manner with emphasis on providing quality service while controlling expenses. We'll trust you to handle claims involving coverage issues, significant injuries, contractual liability issues, and other claims that require specialized handling. 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 We'll count on you to: - Review new losses and appropriately manage claims through coverage analysis, investigation, damages evaluation, reserving and resolution on non-litigated casualty claims.

• Manage bodily injury claims, auto material damage claims and total loss claims process. Includes vehicle appraisal procedures, diminished value, vendor networks, subrogation demands, salvage procedures and heavy equipment appraisals.

• Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.

• Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits.

• Participate in regional round table meetings as needed.

• Write Reservation of Rights and Coverage Denial letters and other complex correspondence.

• Maintain an effective dairy system and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.

• Manage file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.

• Handle files in compliance with state regulations.

• Provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers.