Jon Thornton

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Vice President, Claims Strategy and Transformation @ Westfield
Winter Springs, FL, US
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Winter Springs, Florida, United States, United States
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About Jon Thornton

Experienced executive with proven track record for building cohesive teams and motivating them to achieve outstanding results. Recognized for consistent success with leading technology, vendor, process, and claims strategy initiatives. Servant leader with demonstrated ability to establish mutual respect and influence business partners and staff. Strong multi-lined technical claims background, change management and strategic business planning skills. Passionate about the customer experience and perspective. Clear insight into the future of the claims business. Currently leading Claims Strategy, QA, Compliance/Medicare, Learning & Development, Data & Analytics, Change Management & Communication, SIU and Subrogation.

Jon Thornton's Current Company Details
Westfield

Westfield

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Vice President, Claims Strategy and Transformation
Winter Springs, FL, US
Website:
1848ventures.com
Employees:
61
Jon Thornton Work Experience Details
  • Westfield
    Vice President, Claims Strategy And Transformation
    Westfield
    Winter Springs, Fl, Us
  • Westfield
    Vice President, Claims Strategy & Transformation
    Westfield Aug 2021 - Present
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Leads the creation and execution of the claims’ strategic roadmap, technology, processes, quality assurance, compliance, communication, training, research and development, agile product management and vendor management.
  • Westfield
    Claims Strategy Leader
    Westfield Dec 2018 - Aug 2021
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
  • Westfield
    Claims Process And Technology Leader
    Westfield Dec 2017 - Dec 2018
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
  • Westfield
    Casualty Claims Process Leader
    Westfield Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Responsible for technology, process and vendor management. Partners with National Casualty Leader in the development, prioritization and execution of casualty claims strategy and business planning. Responsible for casualty claims vendor relationships, selection and SLA adherence. Identifies, prioritized and develops technology with IT Claims support and external partners to address strategic goals, technology and process enhancements. Liaison to corporate Analytics Resource Center/Data Governance team. Designed and delivered automated solution to improve liability deductible process. Delivered improvements to reporting and analytics. Responsible for several key vendor selection (RFP) processes. Collaborates with leadership to identify opportunities and optimize outcomes.
  • Westfield
    Claims Process Leader
    Westfield Jul 2011 - Jan 2015
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Selected by Chief Claims Office for the core team to lead a very large program to improve customer experience, analytics and overall technology and claims process. Deployed a new claims management system (Guidewire 7.0) for all lines of business, restructured claims organization, implemented ECM, created operational data store (policy), policy process, and change management initiatives to optimize program benefits now exceeding $50M.
  • Westfield
    Claims Manager Iv
    Westfield 2001 - Jan 2015
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Played "key" role in integration of Westfield's acquisition of Old Guard Insurance--Claims. Lead the largest service office. Hired 38 employees. Reduced backlog by 1,200 claims. Lead 103 employees through change management, while increasing morale and building a strong, successful team. Eventually lead Casualty Team.
  • Westfield
    Director, Claims Recovery & Support Operations
    Westfield Jun 2003 - Feb 2012
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Responsibilities include the subrogation and salvage departments, claims automation/IT, national glass and rental programs and claims process services.Various positions held within Westfield since starting in the training program post-college.
  • Westfield
    Claims Manager Ii
    Westfield 2000 - 2001
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Orlando, FL Service Office: managed Claims staff responsible for multi-lined claims customer service in Central Florida. Served as the Claims contact for largest agency for the company. Reduced backlog 25% including several large exposure cases.
  • Westfield
    Claims Manager Ii
    Westfield 1999 - 2000
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Pittsburgh Service Office: managed Claims staff responsible for mult-lined claims customer service in Western Pennsylvania and $100K authority. Managed claims exposures, streamlined office procedures and worked with local Marketing Managers to increase profitable growth in territory. Reduced backlog 20%.
  • Westfield
    Multi-Lined Field Claims Representative
    Westfield Jun 1994 - 1999
    Westfield Center, Ohio, Us
    Venice, FL Service Office: investigated, evaluated and settled automobile, property and workers' compensation claims in a commercial and highly litigious territory. Successfully resolved complex claims, built strong relationships with agents, achieved favorable closing ratios and quality assurance scored.

Jon Thornton Skills

Claims Management Claim Insurance Subrogation Property And Casualty Insurance Casualty Negotiation Leadership General Insurance Liability Training Commercial Insurance Commercial Lines Management Vendor Management Workers Compensation Change Management Risk Management Legal Liability Casualty Insurance Business Process Improvement Litigation Management Underwriting Process Improvement Professional Liability Customer Service Claims Resolution Property Damage Business Process Reinsurance Business Analysis Program Management Strategy Claim Investigation Insurance Law Analysis Liability Analysis Analytics Claims Handling Executive Management Workers' Compensation Claims Mergers And Acquisitions Policy Integration Call Centers Quality Assurance

Jon Thornton Education Details

  • Florida Southern College
    Florida Southern College
    Secondary Education
  • Duquesne University
    Duquesne University
    Organizational Leadership

Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Thornton

What company does Jon Thornton work for?

Jon Thornton works for Westfield

What is Jon Thornton's role at the current company?

Jon Thornton's current role is Vice President, Claims Strategy and Transformation.

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What schools did Jon Thornton attend?

Jon Thornton attended Florida Southern College, Duquesne University.

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Jon Thornton has skills like Claims Management, Claim, Insurance, Subrogation, Property And Casualty Insurance, Casualty, Negotiation, Leadership, General Insurance, Liability, Training, Commercial Insurance.

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