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.
- 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.
- 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.
