Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years handling general liability claims, Minimum 3 years handling litigated matters, Bachelor’s degree or higher required, Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key responsibilities:

Overseeing a team of 5 to 6 adjusters handling bodily injury liability claims

Ensuring appropriate claim handling and decision making

Training new team members and conducting performance reviews

Working with in-house counsel to interpret policy coverages and jurisdictional impact on claims

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company is the home of biBerk small business insurance. Our claims department is seeking a General Liability Claims Team Lead to oversee claims under biBerk’s general liability coverage line involving bodily injury.

Job Responsibilities

Remotely overseeing a team of 5 to 6 adjusters handling both litigated and non-litigated bodily injury liability claims
Ensuring appropriate claim handling and decision making
Reviewing and editing positional correspondence
Administrative responsibilities associated with team management
Ensuring direct reports are following in-house processes including but not limited to escalated claim review, settlement authority requests, submissions for legal review etc…
Working with in-house counsel to interpret policy coverages and jurisdictional impact on claims
Reviewing large losses and litigated matters with Claims Supervisor and at Roundtable meetings
Identifying subrogation potential or fraud alerts and making appropriate referrals
Returning adjuster escalated calls
Training new team members
Conducting employee performance reviews
Continuous coaching and support for direct reports

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with the following:

Minimum 5 years handling general liability claims
Minimum 3 years handling litigated matters
Significant supervisory experience and/or a law degree is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong technological and computer skills
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize
Self-motivator: works independently with minimal to moderate supervision
Bachelor’s degree or higher required
Active adjuster licenses

About Us

biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (berkshirehathaway.com) is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.

BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.

Some highlights of our benefits are:

Great work environment with growth opportunity
Subsidized downtown parking (for in-office positions)
Competitive compensation
Generous amounts of vacation and sick time
Closed on major holidays
401(k) with company match
A fantastic healthcare package
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Service recognition after 5 years of employment

In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000 per hour/year. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

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