Claims Supervisor jobs in Wilkes Barre, PA

Overview

Claims Supervisor-Commercial General Liability

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD offers a collaborative company culture with outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Our organization is hiring and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and establish a rewarding career with us. 

Our success is founded on our strong reputation, and we have received an A “Superior” grade by the leading independent insurance rating organization. Backed by our ultimate parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., our brand is founded upon trust, service, and innovation. If you’re looking for an employer with integrity and flexibility, keep reading to learn about our benefits and job openings.

Benefits:

• Work life balance schedule- No Nights or Weekends!
• Hybrid work schedule: Three days in the office, two days from home (if near one of our office locations) 
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Closed on all major holidays
• Healthcare benefits begin on your first day of employment
• 401K with company match and profit sharing
• Every 5 years employees receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation!
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
• Discover opportunities to advance your career
• Be part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world’s most admired companies

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Claims Supervisor that handles complex litigated liability claims arising from commercial and personal liability policies. This position will require the ability to analyze coverage issues in addition to routine claim adjusting functions. Additionally, the position will involve extensive coverage letter drafting and frequent communication with various parties including attorneys. Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential. 

• Supervises a team of liability adjusters who handles complex litigated liability claims arising from commercial and personal liability policies throughout the United States to ensure claims efficiency
• Establish goals and benchmarks for adjusting unit
• Determines and evaluates reserve and settlement requests
• Negotiates claim settlements within confines of authority
• Ensure appropriate claim reserves are established and communicated in a timely manner
• Appropriately identify significant claims to the management team 
• Audit claim files of adjusting team to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
• Review the settlement activity of claims staff to ensure service and efficiency
• Selects, trains coaches and mentors the claim adjusting unit
• Monitors adjusters’ performance to ensure adjusters are meeting their quality and performance objectives
• Retain, assign and manage defense counsel to create litigation strategies
• Identify potential claims which will require the involvement of the SIU department

Salary Range

$60,000.00-$95,000.00 USD 

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of litigated commercial claims handling with 10 years of experience
• Active P&C Claims license preferred
• In-depth understanding of coverage issues arising from commercial and personal liability policies 
• Possess written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative fashion within unit and others units throughout the company
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and internet applications
• Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines
• Able to work under pressure and execute good judgment in sensitive situations