AVP, Environmental Claims, North American Claims Group

Job Summary:

Manage the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims asserted against the Company's Environmental policies. Engage in collaborative projects in support of other areas of the company, including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations and technology.

Job Duties:

· Efficiently manage a vigorous claim volume involving a broad spectrum of accounts and coverages. Ensure the prompt analysis of coverage, issuance of accurate and timely coverage position letters, manage litigation, and interact with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, underwriters and other parties as required. Effectuate the establishment of timely and appropriate reserves and regularly report claim developments and trends to claims and underwriting management.

· Approve reserves, payments and other actions consistent with authority.

· Conduct periodic claim file reviews and monitor claim litigation.

· Provide back-up for claim staff.

· Interact with underwriters concerning claims trends and strategic initiatives.

· Interact with legal & compliance as necessary regarding enhancements/modifications to policy forms and endorsements. 

· Meet with actuaries and finance as required. 

· Interact with claim operations as necessary regarding enhancements to claims systems and other operational issues.

· Assist with claims related queries in internal and external audits. 

· Work with reinsurers as needed.