Claims Unit Manager - Property

Job Summary

This management leadership position is typically responsible for managing four to ten Claims Teams, or it can manage specialized functions within the Claims business unit. The primary functions include effective loss and expense management, employee development and succession planning, training, staffing, performance measurements and continuous improvement. Another critical function is to facilitate unit level strategies to support claims initiatives. The position also ensures compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements as well as company technical and customer service Best Practices.

Job Duties

• Ensure all claims within the unit meet or exceed quality and regulatory requirements. Regularly review appropriate claim files for quality and monitor results of all audits, performance reports and customer survey data. Ensure corrective actions are taken to correct deficiencies.

• Recruit and develop people to accomplish #1. Effectively oversee/participate with management team in employee recruitment to ensure appropriate staffing. Identify and implement staff development and training needed to support an effective succession plan. Perform timely and responsive employee coaching and performance counseling.

• Provide opportunities, support professional growth and expand staff responsibilities. Delegate authority to appropriate levels. Capitalize on capabilities of all employees and ensure decisions correlate with corporate and Claim Division goals.

• Communicate corporate, unit, and team goals with direct reports. Monitor and reinforce behavior that furthers technical and customer service performance expectations. Continuously seek innovative approaches to address organizational issues.

• Ensure effective communication by the unit management team with internal and external customers. Communicate and interact with a variety of individuals to address customer service issues in a prompt and professional manner

• Prepare reports and statistical data on behalf of department regarding performance, cost, staffing, and resource allocation. Attend meetings, both intra and inter-department, to evaluate work product, case management system and overall administrative projects

• Participate in committees and projects designed to enhance the organization’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred

• 7-9 years Claims handling and/or operations. Required

• 4-6 years Management/Supervisory Preferred

• Advanced organizational and planning skills required.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills required.

• Advance interpersonal skills necessary

• Ability to effectively lead change.

• Valid Driver's License, acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles record and minimum liability insurance - Issued by State Required

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter - Insurance Institute of America Required

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to off-site business meetings or conferences.

The starting pay range for this position is:

$120,500.00 - $160,800.00

Additionally, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

Remarkable benefits:
•    Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

•    401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension    

•    Tuition assistance

•    Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs

•    Paid parental leave

•    Wellness programs

•    Employee discounts (membership, insurance,

travel, entertainment, services and more!)