Liability Claim Adjuster

Berkley Professional was founded in October 2008 as an operating unit of W. Berkley Corporation , one of the nation’s premier commercial property casualty insurance providers, by a team of management liability professionals with a combined total of over fifty years of experience in insurance and financial services. Backed by superior financial strength, Berkley Professional brings fresh capacity, underwriting acumen, claims handling expertise, and extensive relationships with insureds and brokers to the management liability marketplace.

We provide customized coverage solutions with fairness, responsibility and superior claims servicing. Berkley Professional continues to expand its product capabilities as well as geographic reach in order to better serve the dynamic management liability environment. This growth includes the addition of a dedicated Financial Institutions team as well as an experienced group of Transactional Liability underwriters furthering Berkley Professional’s capabilities.

Berkely Professional Liablity is seeking a D&O claims examiner to join their team - this role is located in our Midtown Manhattan office on a hybrid schedule.

The Claims Examiner is responsible for managing Directors & Officers (D&O) claims for Public Companies and Financial Institutions, primarily involving matters of low to moderate complexity. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely, fair, and accurate claim resolution while delivering exceptional service.

Evaluate and manage all aspects of assigned claims, including legal proceedings, coverage analysis, exposure assessment, and reserve setting.

Make claims decisions and resolve matters in accordance with company Best Practices and within established authority limits.

Communicate consistently and professionally with customers, brokers, and internal colleagues regarding claims status and resolution strategies.

Maintain accurate claims documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree required

1. 2 years of Claims handling experience or
2. 3 years of litigation experience, preferably as a coverage attorney.

Working knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment

Ability to obtain and maintain required adjuster licenses within a 90 day period

Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans

the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate;