Senior Claim Director: Complex Asbestos & Environmental Claims

Chubb; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb is seeking a Brandywine Claim Director to oversee a book of complex asbestos, long-term exposure, and environmental claims from first notice to resolution, reporting to a Brandywine Vice President. The role requires managing discovery, defense counsel, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes technical claim handling, reporting, and operational improvements, with travel as needed. A 4-year degree is required; a law degree is preferred for strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• High degree of technical competence in handling high exposure claims, asbestos/environmental claims.
• 4 year college degree.
• Law degree preferred.
• Experience directly managing defense counsel.
• Experience managing disputed/litigated coverage matters.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing the application of general liability policies.
• Analytical skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively utilize claim and financial tracking systems.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Experience collaborating across work groups.
• Significant knowledge of Excel and data management tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contracts, policies, applicable law and facts to determine coverage and resolve claims.
• Manage factual claims investigations with communications to policyholders, remediation experts, counsel and others.
• Negotiate cost sharing agreements with carriers/policyholders.
• Assign defense counsel and manage litigation strategy and budgets.
• Evaluate claims and make recommendations on resolution plans.
• Maintain physical/electronic claim files and systems.
• Respond to information requests from management, reinsurers, auditors, etc.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on significant claim developments.
• Provide the highest levels of service to Chubb business partners.
• Mentor colleagues and share expertise with staff.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operations and communicate them constructively.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Collaboration across teams

Data management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data tracking systems

Job description

Chubb is seeking a Brandywine Claim Director to oversee a book of complex asbestos, long-term exposure, and environmental claims from first notice to resolution, reporting to a Brandywine Vice President. The role requires managing discovery, defense counsel, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes technical claim handling, reporting, and operational improvements, with travel as needed. A 4-year degree is required; a law degree is preferred for strategic guidance.