Senior Claims Director - Complex Environmental & Asbestos

Chubblifefund; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine is seeking a Senior Claim Handler to manage claims involving complex asbestos, long-term exposure, and environmental cases from first notice to resolution, under guidance from a Brandywine Vice President.

Responsibilities include determining coverage, leading investigations, negotiating cost sharing, selecting defense counsel, and supervising litigation budgets. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contracts, policies, applicable law and facts surrounding claims to determine appropriate coverage position and resolve claims on reasonable terms.
• Conduct/managing factual claims investigations 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 regarding resolution plans.
• Maintain physical/electronic claim files and ensure information is 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 high-level service to Chubb business partners and mentor colleagues, sharing expertise.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operations and communicate them constructively.
• Some travel may be required.

Job description

Brandywine is seeking a Senior Claim Handler to manage claims involving complex asbestos, long-term exposure, and environmental cases from first notice to resolution, under guidance from a Brandywine Vice President.

Responsibilities include determining coverage, leading investigations, negotiating cost sharing, selecting defense counsel, and supervising litigation budgets. Travel may be required.