Complex Casualty Claims Unit Manager - Northwest Region

Description

Northwest Complex Casualty claims is currently hiring for a Complex Casualty Claims Unit Manager.  This role will be responsible for the development and performance of several complex claims teams who manage, investigate, and resolve claims of all complexities, ensuring a high-quality work product. The Complex Casualty Claims Unit Manager advocates for a culture of claims customer service excellence where all are committed to providing a differentiated customer experience.

 

Ideal experience includes:

• 7+ years deep expertise in handling personal lines litigated claims involving severe to catastrophic injuries and fatalities
• Leadership: able to lead and coach teams by giving clear feedback, coaching one‑on‑one, and helping people grow; prior people‑leader experience is a plus.
• Leading change and culture: experienced at guiding teams through transitions, promoting a growth mindset, and building a positive, accountable team culture that encourages learning and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be located within Mountain or Pacific time zones.  However, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

 

Responsibilities:

• Owns the development and performance of several Complex Claims teams ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely resolution of claims of all complexities. Continuously develops talent by creating opportunities for direct reports to grow and strengthen new skills.
• Advocates claims customer service excellence by building empathy and passion for the customer experience that meets and exceeds customer expectations.
• Demonstrates a passion and vision towards a highly effective and engaged employee culture. Selects top talent, delivers continuous coaching, rewards and recognizes employees to reinforce behaviors that ensure service excellence, and holds other accountable for the development of their teams.
• Monitors the performance of teams and claims team managers, analyzing any problematic trends to identify root cause problems. Escalates issues or may recommend solutions to operational leadership. Advocates a culture committed to identifying process efficiencies to continuously improve how work is completed.
• Resolves complaints, problems, and coverage questions that are escalated from teams, escalating further if needed. Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders including existing policyholders, the business community and governmental agencies, to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Promotes and advocates business unit goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with broader claims functional goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and manage multiple claims teams (or Claims Reps /Specialists) and effectively communicate operational procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and methods pertaining to the claims field; knowledge of claims management practices, company operations and policies.
• Advanced insurance related designations / CPCU preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant and progressively more responsible claims work experience required, bachelor`s degree preferred.

 

Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.

 

Employees should review all role requirements and apply only for positions for which they are eligible. Hiring processes may vary by country, including differences in procedures, requirements, and timelines.  For country-specific details, please consult your local recruiting / HR team.