ESIS Claims Team Leader, AGL

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESIS Auto / General Liability Claims Team Leader

ESIS, Inc.

(ESIS) provides sophisticated risk management services designed to reduce claims frequency and loss costs.

ESIS, the Risk Management Services Company of Chubb, provides claims, risk control & loss information systems to Fortune 1000 accounts.

ESIS employs more than 1,500 professionals in nine regional centers and 15 major claims offices, as well as local representatives in select jurisdictions.

We take our fiduciary responsibilities seriously and are proud to manage over $2.5 billion of customer losses and over 320,000 new claims annually.

We specialize in large accounts which have multi-state operations.

For information regarding ESIS please visit www.esis.com.

ESIS recognizes each risk management program is unique, and we are committed to providing consultative and innovative solutions to drive superior results.

Our culture and vision enables us to effectively operate as an extension of our clients' risk management program, aligning combined goals to form a collaborative partnership.

We recognize our clients' desire to do things differently, and we are confident that our integrated approach will deliver better overall results for your program.

ESIS' specialized claim intervention strategy integrates an effective deployment of resources and appropriate actions, which are essential to your program's success

KEY OBJECTIVE:

Supervises and directs the activities of Claims Representatives in the investigation and settlement of claims to assure prompt, efficient and fair claims services.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews initial notice of claim, determines extent and validity of coverage, and screens for qualification for flow process.Determines measures to be taken in absence of coverage or questionable cases.

Assigns work to subordinate Claims Representatives.

Determines and delegates settlement authority to Claims Reps, in conjunction with Claim Vice President or Unit Manager.Retains higher settlement authority beyond scope of subordinates; may directly settle such cases.Refers cases beyond scope of authority to Unit Managers.

Supervises investigations, and oversees settlement or disposition of claims by assuring prompt contact of insureds and claimants, timely investigation, and equitable settlement.

Establishes loss reserves to reflect probable Company obligation; and reviews and modifies reserves as necessary.

May directly settle claims, depending on office size, territory, and workload.Evaluates work of subordinate Claims Reps on open cases, or at periodic intervals.Provides direction and counsel by identifying areas of improvement needed.

Initiates proceedings for subrogation or recovery.On cases in suit, contacts and directs the activities of Claims Attorney.Negotiates and authorizes settlement.

Participates in human resources processes affecting subordinates in assigned unit, conducts Performance Evaluations, implements training and developmen...