Senior Claim Director-Construction

Chubb; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Claim Director for their Construction Team. This role focuses on managing complex construction-related claims, requiring expertise in both bodily injury and property damage. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle high-exposure claims effectively. With a commitment to superior customer service and adherence to best practices, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years handling complex casualty claims with a focus on high exposure.
• Experience with bodily injury and property damage claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims involving significant severity exposures and coverage issues.
• Conduct investigations into loss facts and damages.
• Evaluate coverage and liability to determine exposure.

Skills

Claim Management

Negotiation Skills

Coverage Analysis

Interpersonal Communication

Litigation Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law Degree (helpful)

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Claim Director-Construction role at Chubb

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Claim Director-Construction role at Chubb

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Job Description

This is a role focused on technical claim handling forChubb’s Construction Team. In this

Job Description

This is a role focused on technical claim handling forChubb’s Construction Team. In this individual contributor role you will manage complex construction-related general liability claims, both litigated and non-litigated, under both primary and excess policies.There will be more of a focus on bodily injury claims, but will also involve claims involving property damage specifically defect claims. This role requires an individual to be accountable for the handling and disposition of significant exposure claims including investigation, coverage determination, reserving, negotiation and settlement or trial strategies.This position will require some travel, as well as coordinating with and servicing both internal and external business partners.You will represent the company at meetings with management and business partners, as well as at mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences and trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of claims involving significant severity exposures and coverage issues.
• Conduct, coordinate, and direct investigation into loss facts, damages and risk transfer opportunities.
• Evaluate coverage, liability, and damages to determine the exposure to the insured and the policy.
• Analyze coverage and communicate coverage positions, as warranted, within assigned authority.
• Demonstrate and implement effective defense, resolution and claim strategies.
• Direct and closely monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel subject to established guidelines.
• Provide superior customer service to insureds, agents, and internal business partners.
• Adhere to Best Practices Guidelines.
• Adhere to individual authority grants, all statutory and regulatory requirements, fair claim practices and local compliance requirements, including examiner licensing.
• Travels to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience as a casualty claim professional handling complex high exposure casualty claims with emphasis on hands-on file and litigation management.
• Experience with primary and excess bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims.
• Strong background and demonstrated ability in dealing with significant coverage matters.
• Working knowledge of industry best practices and procedures.
• An ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skills; and an ability to deal with customers and business partners in a professional manner.
• Ability to make prompt, intelligent decisions based upon detailed analyses of complex issues.
• Demonstrated strong relational skills particularly in adverse or high-pressure situations.
• A law degree is not necessary but helpful.
  
  

The pay range for the role is $105,700 to $179,700. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website . The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Chubb by 2x

Get notified about new Claims Director jobs in Chicago, IL.

Greater Chicago Area $166,900.00-$225,300.00 6 days ago

Senior Claim Director-Casualty Commercial Direct Handle

Chicago, IL $105,700.00-$179,700.00 2 months ago

Chicago, IL $480,000.00-$825,000.00 6 days ago

Director of Wholesale Regional Partnerships - Central

Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago

Technical Claim Director-Casualty Major Case Unit (hybrid)

Auto Casualty Claims Supervisor with a HIRING BONUS - HYBRID/REMOTE

Auto Casualty Claims Supervisor with a HIRING BONUS - Hybrid/Remote

Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$77,000.00 16 hours ago

Claims Property Damage Supervisor HIRING BONUS

Claims Property Damage Supervisor HIRING BONUS

Regional Claims Supervisor - General Liability, Property, Auto

Commercial General Liability Claims Supervisor - Chicago

Technical Claims Supervisor, Major Case Unit

Greater Chicago Area $140,000.00-$165,000.00 3 days ago

P&C Senior Director – Pricing, Product, Claims & Underwriting

Chicago, IL $79,300.00-$134,700.00 2 months ago

Chicago, IL $105,700.00-$179,700.00 2 months ago

Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$175,000.00 1 day ago

Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day ago

AVP, Liability Director, Claims Programs

Greater Chicago Area $125,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.