Complex Claims Director, Severity

American International Group; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American International Group (AIG) is seeking a Complex Director for Excess Claims in Jersey City. This senior role focuses on handling multimillion-dollar casualty and auto claims, reviewing coverage under excess policies, and directing litigation strategy.

You’ll lead investigations, control settlements, and present recommendations to senior management while maintaining top-tier customer service with insureds, brokers, and counsel.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Advanced experience in litigation claims management including ADR/mediation.
• Experience attending and controlling cases through mediations, settlements, trials.

Responsibilities

• Review coverage under Excess CGL and auto policies.
• Investigate, evaluate and disposition complex 3rd party P&C claims.
• Direct litigation strategy, attend mediations and trials, assess liability and damages.
• Present large value cases to senior management.
• Document evaluation and strategy for exposure and reserves.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Litigation management

Claims experience

Education

Property & Casualty licenses

Job description

Complex Director, Excess At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk.

Join us as a Complex Director in Excess Claims to play your part in that transformation.

It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Excess Claims

Our Claims teams are the proven problem solvers of choice for clients, delivering consistent technical excellence and showcasing our service differentiation to create an unparalleled global claims handling experience.

Through a robust stakeholder feedback loop and supported by consistent processes and leadership, we take pride in delivering responsive, fair, and professional service with empathy and efficiency.

How you will create an impact

Are you interested in handling some of the largest and most complex Casualty claims in the industry?

Your deep technical claims expertise will be put to the test in the investigation, evaluation and disposition of new and existing 3rd party property and casualty claims.

These multimillion-dollar claims include multi-vehicle auto accidents, plant explosions, class action injury claims, catastrophic product liability claims.

You will be required to review coverage under Excess Commercial General liability and auto policies, participate in the investigation of the claim and control litigation strategy.

The adjuster will be required to direct the litigation, attend mediations and trials, assess liability and damages, and recommend reserves.

It will be necessary for the adjuster to present the large value cases to senior management.

The adjuster will need excellent customer service skills in communicating with insureds, brokers, attorneys, and claimants.

Only the most highly skilled negotiators will succeed in resolving these claims in the toughest venues against the most elite plaintiff attorneys.

Determining the scope and extent of available coverage.

The investigation, evaluation and disposition of new and existing 3rd party property and casualty claims.

Preparation and execution of investigation strategies which identify critical issues effecting liability, causation and damages and assessment of risk transfer and contribution opportunities.

Clear and concise communication and contact with internal and external customers, including insureds, brokers, and underwriters, to provide guidance and manage expectations.

Proper documentation of exposure evaluation and resolution strategy.

Presentation to senior management of claim disposition recommendations.

Obtain the appropriate authority to independently negotiate multimillion-dollar claims with the top plaintiff attorneys nationwide.

Document evaluation, thought process, and strategy.

Utilize ADR as appropriate and necessary.

Effectively strategize and budget litigation of each claim through discussions with counsel, vendors, and insureds.

Establish with defense and coverage counsel clear ground rules to maintain financial control of budget and expenses.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 8+ years of Commercial/Industry claims experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and strong negotiation skills
• Advanced experience and capabilities in litigation claims management including ADR and mediation process
• Experience attending and controlling cases- pre-suit, litigated and post trial- at mediations, settlement conferences, etc.
• Property and Casualty licenses required, must be obtained within 6 months.
• Motivated individuals who are interested in the potential for an upwardly mobile career path.

For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $112,000 - $140,000.

For positions based in Jersey City, the base salary is $112,000 - $140,000.

For positions based in Boston, the base salary range is $112,000 - $140,000.

For positions based in Chicago, the base salary range is $112,000 - $140,000.

In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

If your compensation expectations are above the posted range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here US Benefits Overview.

Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.

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At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office.

This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset.

We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you.

That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks.

It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers.

At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential.

We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion.

The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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