Claims Adjusting - Casualty at Chubb in Central Islip, New York

Job Description:

The Senior Property Adjuster position is responsible for the day-to-day management of an inventory of commercial property claims and will be required to investigate losses; manage and control independent adjusters and experts; interpret the policy and endorsements to make proper coverage determinations; post and evaluate reserves; write coverage letter and reports; and provide exceptional customer service.

The position will report directly to the Property Team Leader and the selected candidate is expected to have a high degree of expertise, initiative and ability to prioritize, multi-task, maintain flexibility and meet industry best practices and claim handling requirements in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Position responsibilities:

• Oversee the investigation, reporting, inspection of losses, and computerized damage estimating of independent adjusters


• Conduct thorough coverage analysis and create detailed reports for clients


• Write coverage letters, including disclaimers and Reservation of Rights letters for distribution to customers, and large loss reports for distribution to senior management.


• Ensure timely posting of loss and expense reserves and handling of a claim from assignment to completion by investigating that claim and interpreting coverage.


• Review and analyze claim forms, policies/endorsements, and client instructions


• Settle claims promptly and fairly


• Ensure data integrity through proper coding and system functions.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational and analytical skills

Job Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of commercial and/or residential property claims handling experience


• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently


• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, PPT)


• Excellent writing skills relating to policy interpretation


• Strong customer service skills


• Experience with claims handling systems


• Experience evaluating property damage estimates (i.e. Xactimate)


• State licensing a plus


• Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances.