Company Details
Berkley Southeast 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.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
www.berkleysoutheast.com
Responsibilities
The Sr. Claims Litigation Specialist – Construction Defect is a vital member of our Claims Department, primarily responsible for managing complex, high-exposure Construction Defect claims. This role demands deep technical expertise in construction-related litigation, coverage analysis, and contractual literacy and risk transfer. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional legal environments with precision and confidence, while delivering exceptional service to insureds, agents, and internal stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. For highly qualified and experienced candidates who reside more than 50 miles from a Berkley Southeast office, we are open to considering a fully remote arrangement.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications
• Minimum of 7 year's experience handling complex Construction Defect claims.
• Proven ability to identify and address coverage issues, complex investigations, timely/effective reserve management and ability to develop detailed action plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of tort and contract law in our operating states.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of legal billing software, claim systems, spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Adjuster licenses in the states of NC, SC, and GA
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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 which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. 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 RoleThe Sr. Claims Litigation Specialist – Construction Defect is a vital member of our Claims Department, primarily responsible for managing complex, high-exposure Construction Defect claims. This role demands deep technical expertise in construction-related litigation, coverage analysis, and contractual literacy and risk transfer. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional legal environments with precision and confidence, while delivering exceptional service to insureds, agents, and internal stakeholders. This is a hybrid role, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. For highly qualified and experienced candidates who reside more than 50 miles from a Berkley Southeast office, we are open to considering a fully remote arrangement. Key functions include but are not limited to the following: - Working with strong technical expertise and limited supervision, the Senior Claim Specialist-Litigation effectively manages a caseload of Construction Defect through coverage analysis, investigation, damage evaluation, litigation management, reserving, and resolution. - Develop positive business relationships with defense counsel and work with them closely to develop cost-effective litigation strategies and develop action plans to manage cases to an early conclusion. Ability to direct defense counsel to execute developed litigation strategies. - Prepare and present large loss reports. - Establish timely and accurate claim and expense reserves. - Negotiate and convey claim settlements within authority limits. - Attend mediations, settlement conferences and trials. - Draft timely Reservation of Rights, Coverage Disclaimer, Tender Response Letters/Draft Tender Letters to others, along with other complex correspondence. - Understand how to interpret sub-contract agreements. - Maintain an effective diary 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. - Perform administrative functions such as document preparation, expense accounts, time off reporting, etc. as required. - Perform other duties as assigned.Mid-Senior Level