Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. 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 Claim Director, under minimal direction from the manager, investigates and settles claims promptly, equitably and within established best practices guidelines.

Scope

• Responsible for investigating; settling high exposure, high risk Employment Practices Claims.
• Ensure high level of customer service and claim file quality.
• Identifying and evaluating coverage issues, preparing comprehensive coverage letters and analysis, retaining and managing counsel.
• Evaluating exposure through an in-depth analysis of legal and factual issues.
• Attending arbitrations, mediations, trials.
• Developing resolution strategies and negotiating settlements.
• Reviewing legal budgets and legal and third-party vendor's bills.
• Presenting litigation strategy for complex litigation to senior claims management and underwriting staff.
• Support business leaders on an as needed basis on various claim and underwriting related issues.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Day to day handling of substantial caseload of line of business claims.
• Confirms coverage of claims by reviewing policies and documents submitted in support of claims.
• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions, as warranted, under direction of supervisor and coverage unit.
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of third-party damages.
• Directs and monitors assignments to defense counsel.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure.
• Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
• Travels to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.Ability to handle demanding caseload of claims pertaining to Employment Practices Liability and provide business support.
• Approximately 5- 7 years claims and/or legal experience in the EPL area including evaluating and resolving complex matters.
• Law degree preferred.

Desired Traits

• Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skills.
• Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner.
• Authoritative knowledge of CHUBB coverage, products, services, and liabilities.
• Ability to self-motivate and self-start.
• Ability to make independent decisions using CHUBB best practices for guidance.
• If you do not already have one, you will be required to obtain an applicable resident or designated home state adjusters license and possibly additional state licensure.

Requisition #: 26313

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