Senior Claim Handler

Combined Insurance • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• High degree of technical competence in handling high exposure claims.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with emphasis in asbestos and/or environmental claims preferred.
• 4 year college degree.
• Law degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 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 collaborative work environment.
• Significant knowledge of Excel and data management tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of claim handling on complex asbestos, long term exposure and environmental claims.
• Analyze contracts, policies, applicable law and facts/circumstances surrounding claims.
• Determine appropriate coverage position and resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value.
• Conduct/manage factual claims investigation, including communications with policyholders, remediation experts, counsel and others.
• 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 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 high levels of service to Chubb business partners.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree