Major Claims Manager - Property: ACE Limited/ACE INA

The ACE Group of Companies is one of the worlds leading global commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 16,000 employees worldwide and offices in more than 50 countries.

ACE serves the property and casualty insurance needs of businesses of all sizes in a broad range of industries. We also provide specialized insurance products—such as personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance—to individuals in select countries. Our reinsurance operations include both property and casualty and life companies.

Details of this critical opening follow:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Handle complex property claims requiring a high degree of technical expertise, including experience handling litigated matters, complex coverage issues, and multi party negotiations. Incumbents must exhibit leadership in the technical area to provide technical support to the team, and must require minimal direct technical supervision by the Manager. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must be able to interpret policy verbiage and evaluate coverage as it relates to a given claim. Must have the ability to establish action plans and course of investigation for proper documentation; and, proactively supervise/direct independent vendors and legal counsel, leading to final resolution of a given claim.

Must be able to utilize PC systems for entry of claims information in a paperless environment. Must be able to use PC tools such as Microsoft Word, EXCEL, etc. for communication, documentation and organizational purposes.

Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and written, with customers as well as in-house personnel, and claim file parties; and, present self with high integrity and professionalism.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable to manager or Team Leader for any task assignments that may be assigned in conjunction with Property Claims Team activities and operation. May have some supervisory responsibilities. Accountable for proper claims handling procedures and processes in keeping with Best Practices. Accountable to the Company for servicing customers and the general public, as may be related to specific Company directive and philosophy, for the well being and protection of the Company assets, image, and industry standing.

QUALIFICATIONS: College Degree or Equivalent. Graduate and/or Law Degree a plus. CPCU and other Industry designations a plus. Minimum 10 years experience combined with a high competency level for policy coverage analysis, in conjunction with supervising the investigation and adjustment of complex Commercial Property and Inland Marine claims. Prior experience handling large building, business personal property, and Time Loss Element claims a plus.ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including life, health, dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with a generous company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.

Sound like the right job for you? For consideration, please apply below. If you would like additional information about the ACE Group, please visit our website at www.acelimited.com