When you think of a job handling insurance claims, you may think about storm damage or auto accidents. Or maybe a large stack of paper?

A career in Employment Practices Liability exposes you to emerging issues in the workplace that have been and remain at the center of national and global media. Issues such as the Me Too movement, Racial Injustice and COVID. 

In this paperless environment, you will use your analytical skills to resolve workplace claims. 

We will teach you about Employment Law, contracts and claims. You will use your influence skills and knowledge to partner with defense counsel and our insureds in resolving discrimination, harassment, and other workplace related claims. 

Our Claims Professionals in Employment Practices Liability enjoy the work they do and working with their peers that come from a variety of backgrounds (including Law Enforcement, Human Resources, other disciplines in claims and Legal) and bring different perspectives into the team.  This position will work a 3/2 Hybrid out of our Simsbury, CT office and will:

Contribute to a collaborative environment by raising new ideas, demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior and effort to achieve goals and objectives. Complete accurate and timely coverage, liability and damage investigations and evaluations. Establish, document, and execute appropriate strategies to bring early and cost-effective resolution to assigned claims. Represent the company at meetings with management and business partners, as well as virtual and in person mediations.  Effectively utilize technology systems and tools to track and manage caseload in most efficient and effective manner.  Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external customers, including clients, underwriters, and agents/brokers. Consistently demonstrate sound claim handling practices by achieving compliance in areas including investigation, coverage, loss assessment, and case management Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A personal commitment to superior performance that adds value to our company. An aptitude to evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting technical information. Sound decision making skills. Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and leadership skills. Excellent time management, problem solving, and organizational skills are required. An ability to adapt to new ideas and situations. A willingness to use creative thinking to overcome obstacles and an ability to develop creative approaches to solving customer problems.

Training: 

Chubb managers, claim examiners and defense counsel provide a combination of classroom and on-the-job training to ensure our Claim Examiners are prepared to assume full Claim handling responsibilities. The training will involve a wide range of knowledge and skill development, including:

Cultivating relationships with internal clients (e.g. underwriters)  Developing the ability to analyze initial claim reports. Developing an understanding of the legal system Understanding how to effectively investigate and document coverage, liability, and damages. Understanding Chubb’s products to appropriately determine coverage. Learning to interpret and apply insurance contracts. Learning how to negotiate settlements.  Ability to handle demanding caseload of claims pertaining to Employment Practices Liability and provide business support.

Additional Requirements:

College degree strongly preferred but not required. Approximately 1-2 years work in claims and/or legal experience or related field. Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources. Excellent interpersonal communications. Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner. Ability to self-motivate and self-start.  If you do not already have one, you will be required to obtain an applicable resident or designated home state adjusters license and possibly additional state Property & Casualty Adjusters licensure.  Failure to obtain required licensure within first 90 days of employment is grounds for termination.  Chubb will pay for course work and licenses and provide you with time to study for exam(s).