Casualty Claims Specialist

at  Combined Insurance

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Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

YOUR ROLE

The primary purpose of this role is to produce a high-quality work product on a portfolio of low value claims through immediate contact and the effective investigation, reserving and adjustment of claims incurred by insureds or third parties.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a portfolio of liability claims in accordance with Chubb Best Practice Guidelines.
• Analyse first report to determine nature of loss, coverage provided and scope of injury/damage.
• Conduct investigations of all aspects of reported claims including potential fraud. Secure and/or file all supporting documentation and verify same for accuracy, relationship and completeness.
• Establish accurate and timely reserves.
• Provide exceptional service standards in line with Chubb Best Practice Guidelines
• Maintain an active diary. Monitor same to achieve timely development of the file and timely disposition of the claim.
• Promptly and properly document all developments on claim file.
• Exercise good judgement in reaching final disposition of claim by evaluating nature of loss, liability, injury/damage, coverage provided and applicable limits.
• Effectively negotiate compromise settlements where appropriate.
• Effectively communicate with the following: claim department, customer services, loss control, underwriting departments, finance departments, brokers, insureds, service providers, third parties and/or their legal representatives.
• Recognise and pursue subrogation where applicable.
• Adhere to Insurance Contracts Act, the Insurance Code of Practice and all other relevant statutory rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Chubb’s legal, Regulatory and Internal compliance obligations.
• Effectively control the use, work product and expense of outside vendors.
• Any other duties as required by the Claims Manager.