Claim Director

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. 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. Chubb is fundamentally committed to the creation of an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace. Through our policies and practices for recruitment, development, retention and promotion, we seek a diverse workforce that is effective in our markets and communities and takes full advantage of the wide range of experiences and backgrounds provided. We view diversity as a key business driver that enables us to attract and retain the best talent, thereby enabling our high performance in any location.

Summary

The Claim Director will work in a collaborative environment to investigate and settle claims promptly and equitably while building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external customers, including clients, underwriting and service teams. In this role you will have the opportunity to use creative thinking to overcome obstacles and work to develop innovative approaches to solving customer problems. This role requires an individual to be accountable for the handling and disposition of claims including investigation, coverage determination, reserving, negotiation and settlement or trial strategies. This position will require some travel, as well as coordinating with and servicing both internal and external business partners.

Responsibilities

• Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and TPA in the adjustment of mainstream casualty and business auto claims.
• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions, as warranted, under direction of manager.
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of third-party damages. Directs and closely monitors assignments to experts and defense counsel.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
• Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
• Travels to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary. Travel ranges from approximately 10% to 25%, but it could be more as dictated by business needs.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience as a claims professional with a high degree of specialized and technical competence in the handling of high exposure claims with emphasis on hands-on file and litigation management.
• Automobile and General Liability (GL) experience in Products, Premises Liability, Oil / Gas and Energy, Trucking, and Advertising Injury claims.
• Strong background and demonstrated ability in dealing with significant coverage matters.
• An understanding of the tenants of insurance and legal principles.
• Knowledge of P&C Group coverage and services.
• Working knowledge of industry best practices and procedures.
• An ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skills; and an ability to deal with customers and business partners in a professional manner.
• Ability to make prompt, intelligent decisions based upon detailed analysis of complex issues.
• Demonstrated strong relational skills particularly in adverse or high-pressure situations.
• A law degree is not necessary but recommended

*Offices you can work out of: Chatsworth, CA preferred; but location can be flexed.

Who are we looking for?

Successful professionals at Chubb come from many backgrounds and experiences and bring that rich diversity with them to our company along with:

• an inclusive mindset which allows differences to be leveraged for better business results;
• open, transparent communication;
• teamwork and inclusion which draws on diverse ideas and perspectives; and
• new ideas, innovation, and ways of thinking which support diversity.

The pay range for the role is $80,500 to $137,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.

Chubb strives to offer a diverse and inclusive and rewarding work environment. Teamwork and mutual respect are central to how Chubb operates and we believe the best solutions draw upon diverse perspectives, experiences and skills. We operate in such a way where everyone, regardless of their singular background has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success.

EEO Statement

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, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.

Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.