Claim Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Brandywine Claim Director 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.


* 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 5 years of relevant experience - emphasis in the areas of asbestos and/or environmental claims required.


* 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 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.

DESIRED SKILLS:


* 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 th...