Complex Claims Director - Environmental, Coverage and Mass Tort

Company: American International Group
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

About the role This position will ensure high-quality claim handling in the Casualty - Complex Claims Unit. Files handled by this unit include long-tail bodily injury and property damage exposures, claims arising under Coverage B of Primary/Excess CGL policies, as well as environmental and toxic tort claims. In addition to handling claims, this position will be a coverage resource for Casualty adjusters, managers, and underwriters. --- Primary function is to investigate, evaluate and resolve new and existing high-profile complex claims, including: - Concussion/CTE sports injury claims - Toxic product exposures (Talc, benzene) - Opioid public nuisance litigation claims - PFAS groundwater contamination - MTBE - First and Third party Environmental Property damage and bodily injury exposure. --- Manage, document, and organize all claims/ cases assigned. --- Negotiate and resolve claims effectively and efficiently. --- Hire and manage defense and coverage counsel, and any other external resources. --- Create and provide status reports to claims management, actuarial, and underwriting. --- Review damages and damage assessments and provide independent analysis. --- Evaluate financial impact to AIG under various policy scenarios (e.g. primary; excess and primary coverage; excess coverage above self-insured retention, etc.); --- Engage directly with insurance brokers for high-value clients -communicate claim resolution strategies and complex coverage positions --- Utilize claims experience to assist underwriters in writing specific coverage to meet needs of high-profile clients. --- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients. --- Manage internal communications to senior management regarding high-profile events with noteworthy media coverage and high dollar values. What we're looking for: --- JD or Environmental degree required. --- 6 to 8 years' experience in environmental or coverage-related insurance work, environmental or toxic tort litigation or environmental consulting. --- The ability to handle complex claims involving diverse coverage issues related to GL and Environmental policies. --- Strong analytical and organizational skills, along with excellent communication, negotiation and investigation skills are required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives. To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In order to work from or visit an AIG office, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of AIG's COVID-19 vaccination policy, individuals hired into this position will be required to attest that they have been fully vaccinated and agree to have their vaccination status and proof of vaccination confidentially stored by AIG. Exemptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Functional Area: CL - Claims Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25% Relocation Provided: No AIG Claims, Inc.

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