Senior Claim Handler

Chubb • Philadelphia, 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. The role operates with guidance from and reports to a Brandywine Vice President. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Experience directly managing defense counsel.
• Experience managing disputed or litigated coverage matters.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing the application of general liability policies.
• Analytical skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively use claim and financial tracking systems.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Experience in a work environment requiring collaboration across work groups.
• Significant knowledge of Excel and data management tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contracts, policies, applicable law, and claim facts and circumstances to determine appropriate coverage positions and resolve claims on reasonable terms and at appropriate values.
• Conduct and manage factual claims investigations, including communicating with policyholders, remediation experts, counsel, and others to gather claim facts.
• Negotiate cost-sharing agreements with carriers and policyholders.
• Assign defense counsel and manage litigation strategy and budgets.
• Evaluate claims and make recommendations to management regarding claim resolution plans.
• Maintain physical and electronic claim files and claim information in claim systems.
• Respond to internal requests for information from management, reinsurers, auditors, and others.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.
• Provide the highest levels of service to Chubb business partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed