OverviewThe purpose of this position is to lead a claims team to help to achieve Selective's loss and claims expense objectives, as well as deliver excellent claims service to customers. Responsibilities include fostering good relationships with independent agents. This claims leader must provide continuous training, coaching and feedback to the members of their claims team. Must foster business partnerships with other company departments, including field agency management and inside underwriting teams. Must have expertise in commercial and personal lines, including coverage, contractual and legal issues. Members of team may handle both commercial and personal lines, with large geographic territories, including multiple different states. Claims supervised may be complex, involve litigation, and may have large monetary exposures. These duties are performed consistent with company claim's policies and procedures, prescribed authority, and standards of performance. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities- Supervises, coordinates and monitors activities of a claims unit in order to obtain and ensure an accurate, quality product while maintaining high production standards and performance standards.
- Schedules, prioritizes, and distributes workflow of unit to ensure work is done in a timely fashion and all deadlines are met.
- Audits procedures and controls to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements. Will provide statistical data to management to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and state regulations.
- Provides technical assistance to members of staff and assist them with the disposition of claims with attorneys, insureds, and claimants.
- Reviews completed adjustments for corrections and authorizes payments when required.
- Establishes and adjusts claims reserves.
- Recognizes fraudulent claims activity that would be subject to SIU referral in accordance with company guidelines and subsequent referral to law enforcement or regulatory agencies.
- Reviews and implements claims audit recommendations on a continuous basis.
- Reviews consumer/agency complaints.
- Maintains a direct diary on serious claims and/or litigated claims and an override diary on other selected claims.
QualificationsKnowledge and Requirements- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience- College degree preferred.
- 3 -5 years claims experience.
- 3+ years supervisory experience of technical level staff.
Total RewardsSelective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.
The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
Pay RangeUSD $106,000.00 - USD $137,000.00 /Yr.
