DescriptionThe Westchester Casualty Claims Director is responsible for investigating and settling high exposure high risk claims. Ensure high level of customer service and claim file quality. This is a role focused on technical claim handling forChubb insureds nationwide. In this role you will manage complex general liability and automobile claims both litigated and nonlitigated. This role requires an individual to be accountable for the handling and disposition of 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:
- Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured broker and TPA in the adjustment of mainstream casualty specialty risks and business auto 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 thirdparty damages.
- Directs and closely monitors assignments to experts and defense counsel.
- Evaluates information on coverage liability and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
- Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
- Travels to conferences mediations and trials as necessary. Travel ranges from approximately 0 to 25 but it could be more as dictated by business needs.
QualificationsBachelors degree required. Masters degree or JD preferred.
- Sevenor more years experience as a claims professional or attorney with a high degree of specialized and technical competence in the handling of high exposure claims with emphasis on handson file and litigation management.
- Automobile and General Liability (GL) experience in Products Premises Liability Oil / Gas and Energy Trucking and Advertising Injury claims.
- Strong background and demonstrated ability in dealing with significant coverage matters including Additional Insured analyses.
- An understanding of the tenants of insurance and legal principles.
- Knowledge of Property & CasualtyGroup coverage and services.
- 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 analysis of complex issues.
- Demonstrated strong relational skills particularly in adverse or highpressure situations.
- A law degree is not necessary but recommended.
Who are we looking for
Successful professionals at Chubb come from many backgrounds and experiences and bring that rich diversity with them to our company along with:
- an inclusive mindset which allows differences to be leveraged for better business results;
- open transparent communication;
- teamwork and inclusion which draws on diverse ideas and perspectives; and
- new ideas innovation and ways of thinking which support diversity.
The pay range for the role is $79300 to $134700. The specific offer will depend on an applicants 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 foundon 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.
Required Experience:
Director