About this role
Company Details
We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.
Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for the investigation, evaluation and adjustment of claims for a dedicated program handling municipal property and casualty claims.
- Interview insureds, injured parties, witnesses and others as appropriate.
- Inspect property damage.
- Review factual information to prepare damage estimates.
- Investigate assigned losses to determine coverage.
- Evaluate loss exposure for various property losses.
- Evaluate and negotiate settlements based upon coverage document language.
- Determine scope of loss and cost of repairs.
- Make recommendations regarding resolution of claims.
- Make recommendations regarding litigation.
- Prepare reports for Client Company.
- Enter reports/file activity into electronic claim processing system.
- Accountable for results, customer service, and achieving departmental and unit objectives.
May perform other functions as assigned
Qualifications
- 2 to 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must maintain a current/valid adjuster’s license at all times.
- Must have a working knowledge of a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, insurance related laws/regulations, medical terminology, general construction, and automobile repairs.
- Must possess a high degree of literacy.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
- Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
- Strong PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.
- Must be proficient in analytical tasks.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.
- Must maintain a current Resident Independent Adjuster’s license in the state of MN.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Company Details
https://www.berkleyrisk.com/ The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Base Salary Range: $48k-$96k • Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, 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.Additional Requirements
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About Berkley
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance. Each of the Berkley companies, or operating units, within Berkley participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about an industry, product or territory.
What you'll do
- The Field Adjuster will investigate, evaluate, and adjust claims for municipal property and casualty claims. Responsibilities include interviewing involved parties, inspecting property damage, preparing damage estimates, and making recommendations regarding claims resolution.
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