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General Adjuster

Company: Chubb

Location: Uniondale, NY

Description:
For more than 125 years, Chubb & Son, a division of Federal Insurance Company has been delivering exceptional property and casualty insurance products and services to businesses and individuals around the world.Today, we are the 11th largest property and casualty insurer in the United States and have a worldwide network of some 120 offices in 28 countries staffed by 10,600 employees. The Chubb Corporation reported $50.6 billion in assets and $14.1 billion in revenues in 2007. According to Fortune magazine, Chubb is the 176th largest U.S.-based corporation. The magazine also includes Chubb in its list of "America's Most Admired Companies." Forbes listed Chubb as one of America's 400 Best Big Companies.Chubb has maintained its reputation and financial stability with underwriting expertise, unparalleled claim service, unique industry-specific specialization and a deep respect for all of our employees.Our award winning Property Claims Unit has an exciting career opportunity for an individual who enjoys independent problem solving and utilization of their interpersonal and collaboration skills to build relationships with insureds, claimants and producers.Position Responsibilities: The General Adjuster will be part of the Westchester / Boston Claim Regions located in the Long Island / New Haven branch with responsibility for the Long Island / Westchester region and surrounding territories. The General Adjuster will be responsible for the handling of complex / high dollar commercial and personal lines losses including claims over $500,000. Responsibilities will include: conducting an investigation on all aspects of reported claims; securing supporting documentation; completing and submitting formal reports in a timely manner; providing accurate and timely reserve information; effectively controlling the expenses of outside vendors; maintaining an active diary; recognizing and pursuing recovery where applicable; properly documenting all developments in the claim file; adhering to all statutory regulations and Unfair Claim Practice Act; effectively participating in catastrophe team assignments, auditing and / or reinspection programs; assisting in the development of other claims examiners; recognizing potential fraudulent claims; and effectively communicating with internal and external customers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate should possess a minimum of 10 years of property claim adjusting experience and have a knowledge and understanding of personal and commercial insurance contracts, investigative techniques, legal requirements and regulations. The incumbent should be comfortable working with a wide spectrum of people, and be adept at developing and maintaining strong business relationships with internal and external customers. The ability to use Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and estimating software is important. Strong knowledge of engineering, mathematical and accounting knowledge is key along with knowledge of current construction methods and costs with an ability to write estimates and complete a dwelling and / or commercial building valuation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required along with strong customer service orientation, strong analytical, negotiation and organizational skills.Education and Experience: College degree and / or related experience; Minimum of 10 years of property claim adjusting experienceChubb prides itself on the ability to provide all employees with an extraordinary work environment which promotes teamwork, diversity and incentives for those who exceed expectations. Chubb has been recognized as one of the top 50 companies for diversity by DiversityInc magazine, one of America’s most admired companies by Forbes, and one of the top 100 companies to work for by Fortune.Chubb's compensation and benefit plans work together to create a Total Rewards Program for our employees that is among the best in our industry. As a global organization, we work hard to achieve our goal of providing flexible and competitive compensation and benefits packages in each local market in which we operate. Our goal is to exceed average market practices for our performers. For more information about Chubb and our benefits, visit our website at www.chubb.com.All interested applicants must apply online at www.chubb.apply2jobs.com Reference Requisition number 7067.http: / / www.chubb.apply2jobs.com / index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=7067&CurrentPage=2

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