Senior Claim Director-Westchester Casualty

The Senior Claim Director, Westchester Casualty, is responsible for investigating, adjusting, and driving to resolution high exposure and high-risk claims while ensuring a high level of customer service and claim file quality. This seasoned claim professional will be a part of our Specialty Casualty team, which handles premises, products, and pollution liability claims on Westchester Environmental, General Liability, Construction, and Product Recall policies. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and counsel in the adjustment of complex and mainstream casualty and specialty risk claims.
• Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions, as warranted, within authority and under direction of supervisor.
• Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of both first- and third-party damages.
• Directs and closely monitors assignments to experts and defense counsel.
• Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
• Sets reserves within authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor.
• Reports to reinsurers and facilitates the prompt collection of reinsurance on those matters where they are accountable.
• Travels to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 7+ years of experience handling casualty claims.
• Experience with Environmental claims, both first and third party, is strongly preferred.
• College degree or equivalent business experience.
• Law degree preferred by not required 
• Experience in successfully handling severity exposure claims 
• Strong background and demonstrated ability in dealing with significant coverage matters.
• Extensive knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices, and procedures 

Desired Skills: 

• Ability to make prompt, intelligent decisions based upon detailed analysis of complex issues.
• Demonstrated strong relational skills particularly in adverse or high-pressure situations.
• Analytical, Detailed Oriented
• Customer focus – responsive with an appropriate sense of urgency
• Strong Communication Skills - including the ability to listen effectively; to confidently and diplomatically express opinions and voice concerns   with other team members; and to present superior written communication to varied audiences.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to establish trust and effective working relationships with others on an external and internal basis.
• Strong Negotiation and Presentation Skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to Multitask
• Ability to adjust and adapt in an ever-changing environment
• Technically proficient
• Committed to high standards of behavior and performance

 The pay range for the role is $79,300 to $134,700. 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.