Casualty Claims Executive

About the position General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re. Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 38 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for a Casualty Claim Executive in our Stamford, CT office or performed remotely for appropriately qualified individual. The Claim Executive manages claims arising from their designated lines of business. The Claim Executive protects Gen Re’s fiduciary interest and serves as an internal and external client resource by providing comprehensive claim knowledge and experience. The role will be responsible for handling casualty claims in one or more of the following areas: general liability, auto, umbrella and professional liability. Workers’ Compensation claims handling experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle claims from commencement to resolution in accordance with Gen Re’s claims procedures and guidelines, including file documentation, policy/coverage analysis, preparation of loss reports, timely reserving and claim payments.
• Frequent and timely communication with Gen Re business units including underwriting, marketing, actuarial, and the Gen Re senior management team.
• Present to Gen Re management and client companies on high exposure matters and emerging claim trends.
• Timely and frequent communication with clients to deliver “value added” service that enables clients to achieve better results through improved technical expertise and operational efficiency.
• Conduct on-site and remote claims reviews/audits and assisting others as warranted.
• Participate in roundtables on claims strategies.
• Identify and recommend vendors to clients to achieve successful claims resolutions.
• Conduct training sessions internally and externally, including client webinars and drafting blogs and articles.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in insurance claim handling.
• No prior reinsurance experience necessary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player; builds productive working relationships inside and outside of Claims.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills; accurate and detailed-oriented.
• Maintain a current diary on assigned claim inventory.
• Timely responses to internal and external inquiries.
• Willingness to work on and assist with projects.
• Maintain proficiency with technology.
• Continue to learn and keep current regarding insurance and reinsurance issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Workers’ Compensation claims handling experience a plus.

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