Claim Director - Environmental

Job DescriptionThis is a role focused on technical claim handling for Chubb insureds nationwide. In this role, you will manage complex environmental liability claims, including first-party, third-party and litigated pollution claims. This role requires accountability for the handling and disposition of claims, including investigation, coverage, reserves, negotiation, settlement and trial strategies. Some travel will be required, as well as coordination and service of our 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 Develops and executes claim resolution strategies. Recognizes significant potential exposures on claims and prepares appropriate alerts to senior managers and internal business partners. Provides exceptional service to internal and external business partners. Analyzes and identifies coverage issues, prepares comprehensive position letters, and timely communicates coverage positions to appropriate parties. Directs and closely monitors cases with financial impact from inception through trial/resolution. Timely sets reserves within authority or initiates recommendations concerning reserves to management. Travels to conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and trials as necessary. Estimated travel range of 10%, but this may vary as dictated by business needs. If you do not already have one, you will be required to obtain an applicable resident or designated home state adjuster’s license and possibly additional state licensure. QualificationsIn-depth knowledge of environmental and casualty required.A minimum of 5 years of liability claims handling experience required, with exposure to progressively more complex claims preferred.Environmental claim specialists strongly preferred.Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on different subjects from various sources.Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skills, as well as an ability to deal with customers and business partners in a professional manner.Ability to make prompt, intelligent decisions based upon detailed analysis of complex issues.Demonstrated strong relational skills, particularly in adverse or high-pressure situations.College degree required.A law degree is not necessary but recommended.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.About UsChubb 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.