Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia, PA

Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

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Job Title: Claim Director

Job Responsibilities:
- Handle all aspects of claim management for complex asbestos, long-term exposure, and environmental claims from initial notice to resolution.
- Analyze contracts, policies, applicable laws, and the facts surrounding claims to determine coverage positions and resolve claims under reasonable terms and appropriate values.
- Conduct and manage factual claims investigations, including communication with policyholders, remediation experts, counsel, and others to gather all necessary claim facts.
- Negotiate cost-sharing agreements with carriers and policyholders.
- Assign defense counsel and manage litigation strategies and budgets.
- Evaluate claims and provide management with recommendations on claim resolution plans.
- Maintain both physical and electronic claim files, ensuring information is accurately captured in claim systems.
- Respond to internal requests for information from management, reinsurers, auditors, and others.
- Prepare timely and accurate reports for management on significant claim developments.
- Deliver high levels of service to company business partners.
- Mentor and assist colleagues, sharing technical expertise with staff members.
- Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance operations and achieve organizational objectives more effectively.
- Travel may be required as part of the role.

Education and Experience Information:
- High degree of technical competence in handling high exposure claims with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, specifically in asbestos and/or environmental claims.
- A four-year college degree is required, and a law degree is preferred.

Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in directly managing defense counsel.
- Expertise in managing disputed or litigated coverage matters.
- Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing general liability policies.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Superior oral and written communication abilities.
- Capability to effectively use claim and financial tracking systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience in collaborative work environments across different work groups.
- Significant knowledge of Excel and data management tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office utilities.

Salary Information:
The company offers a competitive salary with additional cash bonuses, equity opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes life, health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan with a company match, disability coverage, a stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.

About Us:
The company is a world leader in insurance, operating in 54 countries, providing a wide range of insurance products including commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance. The company is recognized for its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise, and global local operations.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with all related laws and regulations. It provides employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the sole criteria for hiring, assigning, promoting, compensating, developing, and retaining employees. The company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against individuals who report such behavior.

Job Info:
- Job Identification: 18368
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Regular or Temporary: Regular
- Job Category: Claims Adjusting
- Business Unit: United States
- Legal Employer: ACE American Insurance Company
- Posting Date: 03/28/2025, 02:49 AM