Claim Director

Chubb Ltd.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb Ltd. in the Brandywine unit seeks a Director of Claims to lead all aspects of claim handling for a book of complex asbestos, long-term exposure, and environmental claims from first notice through resolution, under guidance from a Brandywine Vice President.

You will manage investigations, negotiate cost-sharing, assign defense counsel, oversee litigation budgets, mentor staff, and report significant developments to management, while traveling as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contracts, policies, law, and facts to determine coverage and resolve claims.
• Conduct factual investigations with policyholders, experts, counsel, and others.
• Negotiate cost-sharing agreements with carriers or policyholders.
• Assign defense counsel and manage litigation strategy and budgets.
• Evaluate claims and advise on resolution plans.
• Maintain physical/electronic claim files and data in systems.
• Respond to internal requests for information from management and reinsurers.
• Prepare timely reports on significant claim developments.
• Provide high-level service to Chubb business partners.
• Mentor colleagues and share technical expertise.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and communicate them constructively.
• Some travel may be required.

Job description

The Brandywine Claim Director is responsible for all aspects of claim handling on a book of complex asbestos, long term exposure and environmental claims from first notice through resolution with guidance from, and reporting to, a Brandywine Vice President.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze contracts, policies, applicable law and facts/circumstances surrounding claims to determine appropriate coverage position, and to resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value.
• Responsible for conducting/managing factual claims investigation, including communications with policyholders, remediation experts, counsel and others to gather all claim facts.
• Negotiate cost sharing agreements with carriers/policyholders.
• Assign defense counsel, and manage litigation strategy and budgets.
• Evaluate claims and make recommendations to management regarding claim resolution plans.
• Maintain physical/electronic claim file, and claim information captured in claim systems.
• Respond to internal requests for information from management, reinsurers, auditors, etc.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.
• Provide the highest levels of service to Chubb business partners.
• Mentor/assist colleagues, and otherwise share technical expertise with other members of staff.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operations and more effectively achieve Brandywine’s organizational objectives, and communicate the same in a constructive and positive manner.
• Some travel may be required.