Senior Claims Director-TPA Complex

Location: Chatsworth

This is a role focused on technical claim handling for Chubb insured’s nationwide. In this role you will manage complex primary and excess general liability and automobile 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, settlement conferences and trials.

Responsibilities Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and TPA in the adjustment of casualty claims.

Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions.

Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of third-party damages.

Directs and closely monitors assignments to defense counsel and defense team.

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 30% to 40%, but it could be more as dictated by business needs.
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.

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Seven or more years’ experience as a claims professional or attorney 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.

Automobile and General Liability (GL) experience in Products, Premises Liability, Oil / Gas and Energy, Trucking, and Advertising Injury claims.

Strong background and demonstrated ability in dealing with significant coverage matters, including Additional Insured analyses.

An understanding of the tenants of insurance and legal principles.

Knowledge of Property & Casualty Group coverage and services.

Working knowledge of industry best practices and procedures.

An ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources. Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation…