Claim Director

Job description

The Brandywine Claim Director 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 with guidance from, and reporting to, a Brandywine Vice President.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze contracts, policies, applicable law and facts/circumstances surrounding claims to determine appropriate coverage position, and to resolve claims on reasonable terms and at an appropriate value. Responsible for conducting/managing factual claims investigation, including communications with policyholders, remediation experts, counsel and others to gather all claim facts. Negotiate cost sharing agreements with carriers/policyholders.

Assign defense counsel, and manage litigation strategy and budgets. Evaluate claims and make recommendations to management regarding claim resolution plans. Maintain physical/electronic claim file, and claim information captured in claim systems. Respond to internal requests for information from management, reinsurers, auditors, etc. Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.

Provide the highest levels of service to Chubb business partners. Mentor/assist colleagues, and otherwise share technical expertise with other members of staff. Identify opportunities to enhance operations and more effectively achieve Brandywine’s organizational objectives, and communicate the same in a constructive and positive manner. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

High degree of technical competence in the handling of high exposure claims and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience – emphasis in the areas of asbestos and/or environmental claims required. 4 year college degree. Law degree preferred. Experience directly managing defense counsel. Experience managing disputed/litigated coverage matters. Experience interpreting and analyzing the application of general liability policies.

Analytical skills. Superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively utilize claim and financial tracking systems. Organization and time management skills. Experience in a work environment that required collaboration across work groups. Significant knowledge of Excel and data management tools. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities.

DESIRED SKILLS

Experience directly managing defense counsel. Experience managing disputed/litigated coverage matters. Analytical skills. Superior oral and written communication skills. Organization and time management skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities.