Claims Manager
CurrentManage a team of adjusters who initiate the investigation of claims involving property damage, liability, vehicle thefts, and firesWork closely with SIU, third-party vendors, investigators, appraising, legal, and injury teams Ensure legal compliance by following company policies, state and federal insurance regulationsIdentifies issues in claim handling and recommends viable solutionsProvides input for continuous development of claims guidelines and best practicesRecommends potential product developments and process improvementsAssesses, develops, and implements internal controls associated with claims payments and quality of file handlingProvides technical claims recommendations in an effort to improve case outcomesProvides analysis and reporting to claims operations and senior leadership in an effort to improve claim outcomesPresents results on trending and areas of opportunities as well as areas of excellenceDevelops relationships with various third-parties involved in the claim handling process and identifies areas of improvementInteracts and communicates effectively with claims leadership, business partners, and teammatesLeverages analytical business functions, including actuarial and data science teams, to identify trends and opportunities to achieve favorable claim resultsAssists in KPI development that align with company objectives; monitor and reports resultsEngages in learning opportunities to build knowledge of personal lines claims, court decisions impacting the claims function, current guidelines in claims function, and policy changes and modificationsRecruit, retain and develop a highly motivated and accountable team of experienced and developing claims professionalsAdvocates for talent and builds capabilities to ensure strong leadership and technical talent bench strengthProvides expertise to the team in reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating, processing and adjusting claims