AVP Claim Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Brandywine Assistant Vice President Manager is responsible for managing a team of claim professionals handling a blend of complex asbestos, long term exposure and environmental claims to ensure that core claim handling objectives are achieved.

AVP Managers also directly manage a portfolio of accounts, including full claim handling responsibilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Management



* Regularly review claim handers' work, using Brandywine systems as necessary, to ensure the effective discharge of core claim handling responsibilities.


* Thorough and timely review of requests for authority presented by claim handlers, including specific recommendations with supporting considerations to senior management as necessary.


* Set objectives for claim professionals and track progress throughout the year.

Provide positive and constructive feedback, and strive to identify growth opportunities.


* Clearly communicate company's policies, requirements and expectations.

Identify and address performance issues.

Conduct mid-year and year-end performance reviews.


* Foster a positive work environment.

Account Management & Claim Handling



* Analyze contracts, policies, applicable law and facts/circumstances surrounding claims to determine appropriate coverage position, and to resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value.


* Responsible for conducting/managing factual claims investigation, 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 to management regarding claim resolution plans.


* Maintain physical/electronic claim file, and claim information 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 the highest levels of service to Chubb business partners.


* Mentor/assist colleagues, and otherwise share technical expertise with other members of staff.


* Identify opportunities to enhance operations and more effectively achieve Brandywine's organizational objectives and communicate the same in a constructive and positive manner.


* Some travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS



* High degree of technical competence in the handling of high exposure claims and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience - emphasis in the areas of asbestos and/or environmental claims preferred.


* 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 polici...