Job Description

Join ESIS, a leader in risk management and insurance services, and contribute to work that supports effective claims handling and positive outcomes for clients and policyholders. We are seeking a skilled, collaborative professional to help manage AGL claims with accuracy, responsiveness, and a strong focus on service.

At ESIS, we value integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment where you can apply your expertise, grow your career, and make a meaningful contribution to our clients and their employees.

Key Objective
Supervise and direct the activities of Claims Representatives in the investigation and settlement of claims to ensure prompt, efficient, and fair claims service.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Review initial claim notices, assess coverage applicability, and screen cases for flow process eligibility. Determine appropriate next steps for claims with no coverage or questionable coverage.
• Assign work to Claims Representatives and, in coordination with the Claim Vice President or Unit Manager, determine and delegate settlement authority. Retain higher settlement authority as appropriate and refer matters beyond delegated authority to Unit Managers.
• Supervise investigations and oversee claim settlement or disposition by ensuring timely contact with insureds and claimants, prompt investigation, and fair resolution.
• Establish loss reserves to reflect the company's probable obligation and review and adjust reserves as needed.
• In some cases, directly settle claims based on office size, territory, and workload.
• Evaluate the work of Claims Representatives on open cases or at regular intervals, and provide coaching and guidance to support performance improvement.
• Initiate subrogation or recovery actions as appropriate.
• For litigated claims, coordinate with Claims Attorneys and direct claim-related activities as needed.
• Negotiate and authorize settlements within assigned authority.
• Participate in human resources activities related to direct reports, including performance evaluations, training and development, salary administration, recruitment, and staffing as vacancies arise.

Qualifications

• Strong technical claims knowledge, supported by at least 7 years of claims handling experience.
• Experience handling claims across multiple jurisdictions; adjuster licenses are preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and apply general business and people management practices, supported by management and technical training, college-level coursework, or equivalent related experience.
• Ability to lead change by addressing resistance at the team and individual levels, and to independently evaluate and implement claims management best practices through coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Understanding of team-building principles and continuous quality improvement techniques and how they apply to day-to-day work.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, develop, and guide team members toward goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consistent, high-quality service to customers.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for the team by demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

An applicable resident or designated home state adjuster's license is required for ESIS Field Claims Adjusters. Adjusters that do not fulfill the license requirements will not meet ESIS's employment requirements for handling claims. ESIS supports independent self-study time and will allow up to 4 months to pass the adjuster licensing exam.

ESIS, a Chubb company, provides claim and risk management services to a wide variety of commercial clients. ESIS' innovative best-in-class approach to program design, integration, and achievement of results aligns with the needs and expectations of our clients' unique risk management needs. With more than 70 years of experience, and offerings in both the U.S. and globally, ESIS provides one of the industry's broadest selections of risk management solutions covering both pre- and post-loss services.

The pay range for the role is $86,000 to $124,000. 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. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.