Dublin, Ireland
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 recognised. 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 (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity as we grow our claims team in Ireland. Our claims professionals are an integral part of our business, and we are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team in Dublin. In the role of Senior Casualty Claims Examiner, the individual will have a unique opportunity to handle and adjust all facets of casualty claims in a highly collaborative team environment dedicated to best in class claims handling. Every claim is handled with the utmost skill by seasoned and dedicated claims professionals. This is a great opportunity for growth and personal development in a fantastic environment with a leader of general insurance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse portfolio of claims across all casualty business lines, including Employers, Public and Products Liability, Excess, and specialised products.
- Take ownership of the claims process from first notification of loss through to resolution, providing expert guidance to internal stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers.
- Oversee and adjust third-party claims impacting primary and excess policies, including those under self-insured retention programs.
- Collaborate with underwriting and actuarial teams to provide feedback that supports continuous improvement in service delivery, product strategy, and policy wording.
- Partner with insureds, brokers, and TPA’s to ensure fair, timely, and effective claims adjudication.
- Assess coverage, liability, and quantum to determine exposure and make informed decisions on claim strategy and reserve setting.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, set reserves within authority, and make recommendations on reserve changes where appropriate.
- Represent BHSI at customer meetings, mediations, trials, and industry events as needed, upholding our commitment to service excellence.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum CIP qualified and must also meet Central Bank of Ireland MCC requirements.
- Should have a high degree of specialised and technical competence in the handling of claims.
- Minimum 10 years of commercial casualty claims handling experience or matching equivalency.
- Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
BHSI Offers:
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
To apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining why this would be the perfect role for you to [email protected]
NOTE: 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