Senior Claim Examiner-Environmental

Chubb • Full-time • Jersey City, New Jersey • 4w ago

Description

This is a role focused on technical claim handling for Chubb insured’s nationwide. In this role you will manage Environmental claims, both litigated and non-litigated. This role requires an individual to 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.

Responsibilities:
-   Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker in the adjustment of Environmental claims.
-   Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions, as warranted, under direction of supervisor and coverage unit.
-   Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of 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. Travel ranges from approximately 5% to 10%, but it could be more as dictated by business needs.

Qualifications

-   1-3 years of experience as a claims professional in Environmental claims and Casualty with a high degree of specialized and technical competence in the handling of high exposure claims with emphasis on hands-on file and litigation management.
-   Demonstrated competence in assessing and evaluating coverage matters.
-   An understanding of the tenants of insurance and legal principles.
-   Knowledge of environmental coverage and services.
-   Working knowledge of industry best practices and procedures.
-   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 facts and issues.
-   Demonstrated strong relational skills particularly in adverse or high-pressure situations.

If you do not already have one, you will be required to obtain an applicable resident or designated home state adjusters license and possibly additional state licensure.

The pay range for the role is $64,800 to $110,100. 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.