Accident & Health Claims Team Leader at Chubb

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Claims management, Leadership, Team supervision, Customer relations, Accident and health insurance, Risk assessment, Stakeholder management, Auditing, Performance management, Insurance contracts act, Insurance code of practice, Claims handling, Vendor management, Data analysis, Communication skills

Industry

Insurance

Description

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. Chubb celebrates diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. We support applications from all members of our community and equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self. Your Role To produce a high performing, market leading claims team with a focus on Accident and Sickness and/or Travel, Expatriate and Inpatriate claims. Handle claims effectively and efficiently in accordance with Claims Best practices. Work closely with Claims management and underwriters to service brokers and direct consumer business. Key Responsibilities: * Technical Supervision of the quality and workflow of claims within the team. * Review of all claim coverage denials and quality of resultant coverage response letters. * Administrative supervision and responsibility for the claims team. * Ensure team promptly and properly document all developments on claim files. * Coach and develop claims team members. * Assist underwriters in the marketing, retention, and acquisition of new Accident & Health business. * Effectively communicate with underwriters, Finance Department, brokers, insured’s, third parties (including claims TPA’s), Chubb Business Services (CBS) and within the Claim Department. * Assist in the supervision and management of third-party service providers, especially claims TPA’s and Emergency Assistance Providers; participate in auditing their work. * Manage TPA audits. * Work with Claims Department, Operations Department and IT to ensure relevant management reports are established and regularly produced. * Provide regular updates on management information and key performance indicators (KPI’s) on team performances for new claims, open claims, ALAE, and reserving timeframes. * Identify claim trends and monitor large losses, and report on both to claims management and underwriting as required. * Effectively control the use, work product and expenses of outside vendors and keep good control and management of ALAE. * Personally handle large or contentious losses within the claim portfolio. * Handle after hours calls for emergency cases and supervise the ongoing management of these emergency or high-cost cases. * Monitor, vet and report on international economic and trade Sanction cases. * Monitor claims handled by Chubb Business Services (CBS) and provide direction and coaching as required. * Work to increase customer satisfaction and reduce complaints in the handling of Accident and Health claims. * Be closely involved in talent management and succession planning for the team. * Review all current claim processes and explore ways to improve and enhance efficiency while continuing to deliver market competitive distinguishable/optimal claims management. * Conduct performance reviews/goal setting of all staff.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader will oversee the quality and workflow of the Accident and Health claims team while ensuring effective claims handling and adherence to best practices. They are responsible for coaching staff, managing third-party service providers, and collaborating with underwriters to support business growth.