Chubb

Claims Director-Commercial Direct Handle

Chubb$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in casualty claims, particularly construction-related with focus on litigation management.
  • Experience in managing both primary and excess claims, covering bodily injury and property damage.
  • Strong expertise in navigating complex coverage issues.
  • Familiar with industry best practices for claims handling.
  • Ability to independently learn and synthesize diverse information effectively.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a professional demeanor when dealing with clients and stakeholders.
  • Capability to make informed decisions on complex claim issues, often under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Manage claims of moderate severity with varying coverage issues.
  • Direct and oversee investigative processes regarding claims.
  • Assess coverage and liability to evaluate insured exposure.
  • Clearly communicate coverage determinations within assigned authority.
  • Develop and execute effective strategies for claim defense and resolution.
  • Provide high-quality customer service to insured clients and business partners.
  • Comply with established Best Practices and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Inclusive workplace culture focused on diversity and collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Flexible work arrangements with travel opportunities for conferences and legal proceedings.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a role focused on technical claim handling for Chubb's Commercial Direct Handle Claims Team. In this role you will manage auto and general liability claims, both litigated and non-litigated, under both primary and excess policies. 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. You will represent the company at meetings with management and business partners, as well as at mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences and trials.

Responsibilities
  • Manage an inventory of claims involving moderate severity exposures and coverage issues.
  • Conduct, coordinate, and direct investigation into loss facts, damages and risk transfer opportunities.
  • Evaluate coverage, liability, and damages to determine the exposure to the insured and the policy.
  • Analyze coverage and communicate coverage positions, as warranted, within assigned authority.
  • Demonstrate and implement effective defense, resolution and claim strategies.
  • Provide superior customer service to insureds, agents, and internal business partners.
  • Adhere to Best Practices Guidelines.
  • Adhere to individual authority grants, all statutory and regulatory requirements, fair claim practices and local compliance requirements, including examiner licensing.
  • Travels to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Seven or more years of experience as a casualty claim professional with a high degree of specialized and technical competence in the handling of high exposure construction claims with emphasis on hands-on file and litigation management.
  • Experience with primary and excess bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims.
  • Strong background and demonstrated ability in dealing with significant coverage matters.
  • 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 analyses of complex issues.
  • Demonstrated strong relational skills particularly in adverse or high-pressure situations.
  • A law degree is not necessary but helpful.

Who are we looking for?

Successful professionals at Chubb come from many backgrounds with experiences rich in diversity that they bring 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.

About Chubb

Chubb Limited is a Swiss-based global insurance company that provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance (A&H), reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. Chubb operates in 54 countries and territories and is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. The company has a long history, dating back to 1882, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Chubb is known for its high-quality insurance products and services, as well as its strong financial performance and commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Learn more about Chubb
Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.5 billion
Founded
1882
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$35.9 billion
NASDAQ

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