Chubb is seeking a Claim Director on the Environmental Claims team on a 3/2 hybrid work model. The Environmental team is part of Chubb Environmental Claims and provides specialized claim handling of first- party and third-party voluntary pollution claims. The Claim Director will report directly to an Environmental Claims Manager. The Environmental Claims is part of Chubb Severity North America Claims. 

This is a hybrid opportunity, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Summary:

This is a role focused on the technical claim handling for Chubb insured’s nationwide.  In this role you will handle first-party and third-party voluntary pollution claims.  This role will 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.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Day to day handling of caseload of line of business claims. Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of insured's exposure. Directs and monitors assignments to experts and underlying defense counsel. Developing and executing claim resolution strategies. Actively manages environmental consultants and/or litigation counsel throughout the claim lifecycle. Recognize significant potential exposures on claims and prepare appropriate alerts to senior managers and our internal business partners. Provide exceptional service to our internal and external business partners. Analyzes and identifies coverage issues timely coverage, preparing comprehensive coverage letters and communicates coverage positions to appropriate parties. Directs and closely monitors cases with financial impact from inception through trial/resolution. Timely sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to management. Presenting litigation strategy for complex litigation to senior claims management and underwriting staff. Developing resolution strategies and negotiating settlements. Travels to conferences, arbitrations, mediations and trials as necessary.  Travel ranges from approximately 0% to 20%, but it could be more as dictated by business needs.

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.

 

 

 

In depth knowledge of environmental and casualty.1-5 years of direct claims handling experience. Environmental specialists strongly preferred.Proactive oversight and management of environmental primary and excess claims.An ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on different subjects from various sources. Conduct complex investigations and extensive review of claims files to determine coverage, liability for risk transfer or to identify risk transfer opportunities.Highly organized and able to respond to insureds and internal and external business partners in a timely manner.Ability to self-motivate and self-start.Must be able to effectively work in a team environment.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.

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.  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.