Associate Vice President, Claims Greater Hartford, CT Area

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President of Claims to lead the Claims Department’s operations and performance. Responsibilities include managing and developing claims leaders and staff, executing departmental strategy, and improving claim quality, reserving, litigation management, and outcomes. The role oversees compliance, audits, vendor relationships, and operational metrics, while partnering with senior claims leadership on planning and initiatives. It also involves collaborating across functions, guiding complex and high-exposure claims, and fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive claims experience, including five or more years leading claims teams or managers. Strong knowledge of claims operations, coverage analysis, litigation management, reserving, regulatory compliance, and claims best practices is required, along with demonstrated leadership, analytical, communication, and relationship-management skills. A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in insurance or business. Relevant professional designations, such as CPCU, AIC, or SCLA, are preferred.

Hiring Company

W. R. Berkley Corporation