Senior Complex Claims Director, Financial Lines.

Who are we?A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business.

We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work.

We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized.

Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?Learn more about our unique culture and history.Job Opportunity:Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Complex Claims Director in our New York Office.

The Senior Complex Claims Director will independently handle a diverse pending of high severity, low frequency large account claims underwritten out of the Financial Institutions and Commercial (i.e., Public Company) teams, focusing mainly on FI E&O, D&O, and Fiduciary.

Candidate must have extremely strong technical and analytic skills, as well as above average interpersonal skills, as this role will have a high level of interaction with internal customers (senior management, underwriters, actuaries) as well as external customers (brokers, insureds, defense counsel, etc.).

Additional responsibilities include:Duties & Responsibilities:Independently evaluate information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the companyAttend mediations of complex claims on behalf of the company and effectively negotiate settlementsProvide outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and underwriters in the handling and adjudication of claims.Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicates coverage positions effectively and articulately, whether written or verbally.Draft reports, set reserves within authority or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.Travel to conferences, mediations, and client meetings as necessary.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Minimum 8-10 years claim handling experienceJD requiredExcellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skillsAbility to thrive in a highly collaborative team environmentBHSI Offers:
• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities with a growing global organization A liberating, fast-paced culture, centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our businessA purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity, encourages innovation, and emphasizes individual excellence in a team frameworkNOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization