Senior Claim Handler

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Brandywine Senior Direct Claim Handler is responsible for all aspects of claim handling on a book of complex asbestos, long term exposure and environmental claims from first notice through resolution with guidance from, and reporting to, a Brandywine Vice President.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


* 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.


* Some travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


* Experience directly managing defense counsel.


* Experience managing disputed/litigated coverage matters.


* Experience interpreting and analyzing the application of general liability policies.


* Analytical skills.


* Superior oral and written communication skills.


* Ability to effectively utilize claim and financial tracking systems.


* Organization and time management skills.


* Experience in a work environment that required collaboration across work groups.


* Significant knowledge of Excel and data management tools.


* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities.

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, mili...