Complex Claims Director - Excess Casualty Claims

Company: American International Group
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security. Get to know the business General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network. Our Claims professionals support AIG policyholders through some of the most trying times. When our clients face losses large and small, we step up to help them ease the financial burdens of catastrophic events like fires and hurricanes; we help them get their businesses back up and running again or recoup the value of a lost family heirloom or a prized possession. Our Claims team is an industry leader, drawing daily on its unparalleled levels of expertise to offer our clients the highest levels of stewardship to drive total cost of claim improvement and consistent outcomes. AIG manages claims using a wealth of technical and market knowledge about risks, business practices, and the ever-evolving legal and regulatory environment. About the role What you need to know: As a Leader, you are respected for your deep technical expertise and/or ability to oversee programs and processes. You have balanced the needs of multiple stakeholders, making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience and judgment, along with the appropriate risk mindset. Ultimately, you take ownership for key outcomes. This position requires: Determining the scope and extent of available coverage. The investigation, evaluation and disposition of new and existing 3rd party property and casualty claims. Preparation and execution of investigation strategies which identify critical issues effecting liability, causation and damages and assessment of risk transfer and contribution opportunities. Clear and concise communication and contact with internal and external customers, including insureds, brokers and underwriters, to provide guidance and manage expectations. Proper documentation of exposure evaluation and resolution strategy. Presentation to senior management of claim disposition recommendations. Obtain the appropriate authority to independently negotiate multi-million dollar claims with the top plaintiff attorneys nationwide. Document evaluation, thought process, and strategy. Utilize ADR as appropriate and necessary. Effectively strategize and budget litigation of each claim through discussions with counsel, vendors and insureds. Establish with defense and coverage counsel clear ground rules in order to maintain financial control of budget and expenses. 25-40% Travel What we're looking for: 5+ years of Commercial/Industry claims experience preferred Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and strong negotiation skills Advanced experience and capabilities in litigation claims management including ADR and mediation process Experience attending and controlling cases- pre-suit, litigated and post trial- at mediations, settlement conferences, etc. Property and Casualty licenses required, must be obtained within 6 months. Motivated individuals who are interested in the potential for an upwardly mobile career path. Potential for flexible work arrangement including remote working. Candidates residing outside the NY/NJ area will be considered. A look at our benefits At AIG, we have a 100-year legacy of working to make the world a better place. And that begins with our employees. We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection, and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and military needs. For example, the "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. We also believe in fostering our employees' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for employees to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. AIG also has a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress. 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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