ESIS Claims Associate, WC - Chubb External Careers

ESIS Claims Associate, WC - Chubb External Careers

• Under close supervision, receive assignments and review claim and policy information to provide background for investigation and may determine the extent of the policy’s obligation to the insured, depending on the line of business.
• Contact, interview, and obtain statements (recorded or in person) from insureds, claimants, witnesses, physicians, attorneys, police officers, etc., to secure necessary claim information.
• Evaluate facts supplied by the investigation to determine the extent of liability of the insured, if any, and the extent of the company’s obligation to the insured under the policy contract.
• Prepare reports on investigations, settlements, denials of claims, and individual evaluations of involved parties.
• Set reserves within authority limits and recommend reserve changes to the Team Leader.
• Review progress and status of claims with the Team Leader and discuss problems and suggested remedial actions.
• Prepare and submit to the Team Leader any unusual or potentially undesirable exposures.
• Assist the Team Leader in developing methods and improvements for handling claims.
• Settle claims promptly and equitably.
• Obtain releases, proofs of loss, or compensation agreements and issue company drafts for payments on claims.
• Inform claimants, insureds/customers, or attorneys of claim denials when applicable.
• Assist the Team Leader and company attorneys in preparing cases for trial by arranging for witness attendance and taking statements.
• Participate in claim file reviews and audits with customers/insureds and brokers.
• Administer benefits timely and appropriately.
• Maintain control of the claims resolution process to minimize current exposure and future risks.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Basic knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Customer-focused – responsive with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen effectively and confidently and diplomatically express opinions and voice concerns with team members.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Discretionary annual incentive program
• Comprehensive benefits package

ESIS, a Chubb company, provides claim and risk management services to a wide variety of commercial clients.