Growing company with 500+ offices in over a dozen states and several thousand employees. This position will be a key member of management that has a direct impact on results and will be very visible.
The department currently has 7 Adjusters & 1 Team Lead - all located from our San Antonio office, We expect this department to grow – Incoming claims are from multiple states throughout the country. This person reports to the VP of Claims.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Effectively communicate the company’s vision and organizational changes and goals Accountable for the settlement of Attorney Represented claims while meeting statutory,regulatory and casualty best practices requirements Create an environment that inspires excellent customer service Foster teamwork/collaboration within the unit and organization Train, manage and motivate employees within the Casualty Department Utilize daily reports, file reviews, performance reviews and coaching sessions todevelop direct reports and ensure they achieve departmental goals Manage payroll and execute key human resources policies Other duties will be assigned by management as needed Adhere to all regulatory and casualty claims practices and procedures followed by thecompany Manage UM/UIM litigation and arbitration files. Assign claims to counsel, monitor andapprove litigation expenses, prepare and submit reports, prepare and submit trialauthority requests Manage complex and/or serious injury unrepresented and attorney represented cases. Maintain current knowledge of statutes and case law decisions affecting variousjurisdictions Maintain statutory license requirements and be in good standing
Qualifications/Requirements Must be able to adapt to change and handle a fast-paced environment Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proven decision making skills and the ability to resolve escalated claim issues World class customer service skills within a team environment
HR-001Revised: 12/04/13
Education/Training/Experience Minimum of seven years of casualty experience required Uninsured/underinsured and litigation experience required Previous leadership experience preferred but not required if experience meetsrequirements College Degree preferred but not required if experience meets requirements Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, andOutlook) preferred Texas Adjuster’s license required.
This position requires a licensed professional, with proven experience managing a team of adjusters that regularly coordinate with the litigation and arbitration process through the company attorneys.
Fast paced environment, demanding, but can also be very rewarding.