Mgr, P&C Claims

Company: Assurant
Location: Avondale
Posted on: September 13, 2021

Job Description:

Assurant is seeking a Manager, Property & Casualty Claims for the Scottsdale, AZ facility with the opportunity to work remote from Home!

Are you looking for an opportunity to manage a team of associates focused on making a difference by helping our customers get their lives back in order following a property damage or loss?  Do you enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where we work together to meet our customer’s expectations for service? As the Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of a team of claim adjusters within the P&C Claims department.  Your team will be responsible for the investigation of insurance claims based on coverage, appraisal results, and verifiable damage. Successful P&C Claims Managers effectively lead, manage, and motivate employees to meet production service standards and provide coaching and development to help employees grow and succeed. We offer a management career path and individual coaching and development in a professional and friendly work environment.  We have company-subsidized group benefit plans (including health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment), stock purchase plan, and many additional benefits.

Must have a P&C Adjuster license or be willing to obtain one within 30 days.   Time for training and any applicable cost/fees will be provided.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hire, lead, develop, and mentor a team of associates responsible for investigating and settling property and casualty claims.
• Communicate, evaluate, and reinforce productivity standards and performance expectations. 
  Provide ongoing coaching and direction to associates and support a culture of teamwork, commitment, productivity, and superior quality.
• Assist in training processes and procedures and developing employees.
• Participate in establishing/defining short- and long- term goals and plans for the work group.
• Ensure complete and sound claim settlements, legal reviews, and investigations when necessary.
• Resolve non-routine and escalated customer calls. 
  Research and respond to customer complaints, take appropriate action, and ensure follow up communications occur.
• Monitor quality assurance program and conduct monthly call reviews with team members. Identify trends and provide appropriate direction. 
• Build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Request information and/or provide updates as needed.
• Meet with clients and/or TPAs as appropriate.
• Handle other duties and projects as requested based on business needs.
• Maintain and increase skills and knowledge on an on-going basis and attend workshops, seminars, and other training sessions as appropriate. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the claims process in a P&C environment
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management or team lead experience including coaching and developing employees
• Basic office computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office
• P&C Adjuster license or ability to obtain within 30 days 

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Familiarity with the P&C claims process from beginning to end
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting client service standards and production goals
• Detail oriented with a commitment to excellence
• Ability to think creatively and make appropriate decisions
• Bilingual a plus

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