Senior Claim Handler

Chubb

Philadelphia, PA

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with experience in complex environmental and asbestos claims who can manage litigation and negotiate with carriers.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in managing environmental and asbestos claims and negotiating with carriers
— “Negotiate cost sharing agreements with carriers/policyholders”
Individuals who have managed disputed/litigated coverage matters and worked with defense counsel
— “Experience directly managing defense counsel”
Professionals with strong data management and Excel skills for tracking claims and budgets
— “Significant knowledge of Excel and data management tools”

Things to consider

Some travel may be required, which could affect work-life balance expectations
— “Some travel may be required”
The role involves managing complex claims, which may demand high attention to detail and long hours
— “Responsible for conducting/managing factual claims investigation”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with complex environmental and asbestos claims in your resume and interviews
— “complex asbestos, long term exposure and environmental claims”
Demonstrate your ability to manage litigation strategy and budgets with specific examples
— “manage litigation strategy and budgets”
Showcase your communication skills with stakeholders such as counsel and policyholders
— “communications with policyholders, remediation experts, counsel and others”
Emphasize your experience in utilizing claim and financial tracking systems effectively
— “effectively utilize claim and financial tracking systems”
Demonstrate your ability to prepare accurate and timely reports for management
— “Prepare timely and accurate reports to management”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

analyze contracts and policies
manage factual claims investigation
negotiate cost sharing agreements
manage litigation strategy
maintain claim files

Typical background

legal claims handlinglitigation management

Skills & requirements

Required

Contract AnalysisPolicy InterpretationLegal ResearchLitigation ManagementBudget ManagementCommunicationTime ManagementCollaborationExcelData ManagementMicrosoft Office

Preferred

Defense Counsel ManagementCoverage DisputesGeneral Liability PoliciesClaim Resolution

Stack & domain

Contract AnalysisPolicy InterpretationLegal AnalysisClaims InvestigationNegotiationLitigation ManagementBudget ManagementReportingExcelData ManagementMicrosoft OfficeOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementCollaborationProblem SolvingInsuranceLegalFinanceClaims Handling

About the role

Original posting from Chubb

The Brandywine Senior Direct Claim Handler 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.Some travel may be required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. 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. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
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.

Source: Chubb careers