Auto Claims Team Lead (Litigation)

at  Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company

The Commercial Auto Claims Team Lead is a remote role, requiring sophisticated claim adjusting skills, as well as the ability to perform certain supervisory responsibilities. This position is a great way for an experienced adjuster to transition into a management role, or for an entry-level manager to hone their skills at a rapidly expanding company with lots of growth potential.
Job Responsibilities

The Commercial Auto Claims Team Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Investigating losses and identifying coverage issues
• Obtaining and reviewing estimates, evidence, reports, and medical records
• Handling first and third-party property damage and bodily injury claims, with a focus on claims in litigation
• Establishing damages and reserves
• Processing payments
• Taking recorded statements from insureds, claimants, and witnesses
• Maintaining claim files per best claim practice guidelines
• Activating and assigning claims to team members
• Identifying subrogation potential upon intake and making appropriate referrals
• Training new team members
• Liaison for call escalation related to Commercial Auto claims

Preferred Knowledge

We are seeking candidates with the following:

• Previous commercial auto claims experience required
• Minimum 3 years handling injury claims
• Minimum 1 year handling litigated injury claims
• Previous supervisory experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Ability to switch focus at a moment’s notice
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-motivator: works independently with minimal to moderate supervision
• Bachelors degree or higher required
• Active P&C adjuster license

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:

• Training is provided for this position
• Defined career path for advancement
• Generous amount of vacation and sick time
• Closed on all major holidays
• 401K with company match
• A competitive healthcare package
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Be part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of world’s most admired companies

• Investigating losses and identifying coverage issues
• Obtaining and reviewing estimates, evidence, reports, and medical records
• Handling first and third-party property damage and bodily injury claims, with a focus on claims in litigation
• Establishing damages and reserves
• Processing payments
• Taking recorded statements from insureds, claimants, and witnesses
• Maintaining claim files per best claim practice guidelines
• Activating and assigning claims to team members
• Identifying subrogation potential upon intake and making appropriate referrals
• Training new team members
• Liaison for call escalation related to Commercial Auto claim