Claim Director-Medical Risk

Chubb; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Claim Director-Medical Risk to manage complex medical liability claims nationwide. The role involves technical claim handling, negotiation, and representation at various legal proceedings. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a background in medical malpractice claims. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Incentive Program

Qualifications

• High technical competence in claims handling.
• Experience managing medical malpractice claims.
• At least 4 years of liability claims handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex medical liability claims.
• Investigate loss facts and damages.
• Negotiate resolutions effectively.

Skills

Negotiation

Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College Degree

Job description

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Job Description

This role focuses on technical claim handling for Chubb insureds nationwide. You will manage complex medical liability claims, both litigated and non-litigated, and be responsible for claims investigation, coverage determination, reserving, negotiation, and settlement or trial strategies. The position requires some travel and coordination with internal and external partners. You will represent the company at meetings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.

Responsibilities

1. Review policies and documents to confirm claim coverage.
2. Analyze coverage issues and communicate positions under supervision.
3. Investigate loss facts and damages.
4. Conduct assessments and audits with hospital accounts, identify trends, and report findings.
5. Manage assignments to experts and defense counsel.
6. Evaluate complex coverage, liability, and damages to determine insured's exposure.
7. Set reserves or recommend changes to supervisors.
8. Manage a claim inventory and negotiate resolutions effectively.
9. Handle complex files, including mass torts and related claims.
10. Report to reinsurers and facilitate reinsurance collection.
11. Travel as needed for conferences, mediations, and trials, approximately 10-25% of the time.

Qualifications

1. High technical competence in claims handling, with hands-on experience.
2. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
3. Experience managing medical malpractice claims.
4. At least 4 years of liability claims handling experience; 6+ preferred.
5. College degree or equivalent experience.
6. Experience handling claims across multiple jurisdictions.
7. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
8. Law degree preferred but not required.
9. Necessary licenses must be obtained and maintained.

Additional Information

Chubb values diversity and inclusion, encouraging professionals from various backgrounds to apply. The role offers a salary range of $79,300 to $134,700, dependent on skills and location, along with potential participation in an incentive program and comprehensive benefits. Chubb operates globally, providing a wide array of insurance products and services, and is committed to equal employment opportunity.