The Recovery Litigation Manager is within the Legal Claims Team and is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of large loss and complex recovery matters, with a primary focus on commercial lines property subrogation and high‑value, high‑net‑worth personal lines losses. This role provides both settlement authority and advisory guidance on significant recovery matters and leads a team responsible for managing complex and litigated recoveries. The position also oversees vendor‑assigned recovery programs to ensure optimal outcomes and consistent application of Berkley recovery standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for large loss, complex, and litigated subrogation matters across commercial property and casualty lines.
• Exercise settlement authority within assigned authority levels and serve in an advisory capacity to claims leadership on high‑exposure recovery decisions.
• Lead, develop, and manage direct‑report recovery professionals, setting performance expectations and supporting professional growth.
• Oversee vendor‑assigned recovery programs, including recovery desks, law firms, and other external partners; monitor performance, handle escalations, and drive accountability.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for complex recovery strategy, litigation management, and negotiation.
• Partner with claims leadership, adjusters, and operating companies to identify recovery opportunities and align strategy on significant losses.
• Maintain recovery litigation guidelines, best practices, and performance standards for internal teams and vendors.
• Analyze recovery results, trends, and vendor performance; prepare reporting and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support training and mentoring efforts for recovery staff handling large loss and complex claims.
• Occasional travel for mediations, meetings, or vendor engagement.

5 years of property and casualty claims or subrogation experience, including significant exposure to large loss, complex, and litigated matters.