Casualty Claims Executive

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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.

Role Description

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.

Claim Executive responsibilities include the following:

• 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.

Role Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Salary Range

141,000.00 - 235,000.00 USD

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the US and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Our Corporate Headquarters Address

General Reinsurance Corporation
400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901 (US)

At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.