Craig J. Billeci

Craig is a transformational leader who excels in leveraging data, embracing emerging technology, and upholding a people-first orientation. His proficiency in data-driven decision-making enables him to utilize data analytics for insightful trend identification and implementation of business strategies aligning with organizational goals. Craig’s self-driven nature and disciplined approach, honed through his military experience, form the bedrock of his professional resilience, focus and strong work ethic. These qualities are instrumental in his ability to tackle challenges, persevere in adversity and maintain excellence in both personal and professional spheres.

Prior to joining Derrevere, Stevens, Black & Cozad, Craig was the Vice President for the Recovery, Subrogation and Salvage Department at Chubb North America.  At Chubb, Craig led a large team of diverse and exceptional professionals across eleven business units and eight lines of business throughout the U.S. and Canada.  His approach intertwines transformational leadership strategies, cutting-edge technology and collaboration with Analytics, Optimization, and Business Intelligence partners to extract the most value from the subrogation practice for the client.

Prior to leading the Recovery Department, Craig was the Supervising Attorney for the Subrogation Practice Group at Eustace, Prezioso & Yapchanyk, Chubb’s House Counsel law firm in New York City.  Craig led a team that handled a high-volume, high-profile inventory while litigating complex losses; exemplifying his capability to interpret and apply policies, lead operations and conduct effective public relations. His extensive litigation and legal experience across various lines of business further underscore his ability to identify and analyze legal issues, assess and manage risk, effectively prioritize objectives and engage with stakeholders to communicate legal strategies and solutions.

Prior to joining Chubb’s House Counsel, Craig was a litigation attorney at Sheps Law Group, P.C. in New York specializing in property subrogation losses for some of the largest carriers in the industry.  His deep expertise is further exemplified by his critical work in landmark cases, such as the Con Edison steam pipe explosion and litigation following the events of 9/11. Craig brings over 18 years of litigation and legal expertise spanning areas including complex commercial litigation, product liability, construction negligence, recovery for auto, marine, fidelity, cyber, agriculture and environmental losses, as well as, arbitrations, contracts / service agreements / SOW development and analysis, crane collapse litigation and catastrophic (wildfire) losses.

Craig served in the United States Air Force where he was a Network Systems Administrator with secret security clearance from the DoD responsible for the secure communications of sensitive data, infrastructure functionality and deployment of operational system utilities as a member of the 439th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Westover Air Force Base. Craig’s outstanding service and leadership were recognized by his peers and senior leaders when he received the Air Force Achievement Medal to acknowledge his meritorious contributions to the unit.

In his spare time, Craig volunteers as a mentor through Hire Heroes USA to assist active-duty members of the military transitioning to the civilian workforce.

• Touro Law School – JD
• State University of Buffalo – Bachelor of Arts in English
• Cornell University – Data Analytics Certification
• Project Management Institute (PMI) – Project Management Certification
• Community College of the Air Force – Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology

• Insurance Subrogation
• Civil Litigation
• Product Liability

• New York
• Connecticut

• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Advisory Counsel to the Executive Board for the National Association of Subrogation Professionals