Senior Casualty Claims Specialist – Sydney, NSW, AU
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The primary purpose of this role is to produce a high-quality work product on intermediate to complex claims through immediate contact and the effective investigation, reserving and adjustment of claims incurred by insureds or third parties.
Responsibilities
* Coach and mentor Claims Examiners and Claims Specialists in your technical field.
* 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.
* Seek technical assistance in handling claims exceeding delegated authority.
* 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 workstation 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, brokers insureds, counsel, third parties and/or their legal representatives.
* Recognise and pursue subrogation where applicable.
* Adhere to Insurance Contracts Act and all other relevant statutory rules and regulations.
* Effectively control the use, work product and expense of outside vendors.
* Effectively present cases at claims committee.
* Any other duties as required by the Claims Manager.
* Accountable for taking all practical measures to ensure that the workplace is safe and without risk to health.
Qualifications
* Tertiary Qualified (Law degree preferred)
* Written and verbal communication related to claims handling.
* Insurance contracts
* Legal requirements and regulations.
* Damage and/or loss evaluation.
* Litigation procedures.
* Reserving skills.
* Chubb claim philosophy.
Benefits
Chubb is committed to equal employment and celebrates individual differences by creating a workplace environment in which everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued. We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. Some additional benefits offered include a flexible working approach via our "My One Thing" initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enrol into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.
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