Risk Claims Manager
SALARY RANGE: $85,000-95,000 (based.on education and years of experience)
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Compliance
DIRECT REPORTS: No
LOCATION: Must be located in or near Kansas City, KS, Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, Bismarck, ND, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Omaha, NE, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT.
JOB SUMMARY
The Risk Claims Manager directly manages the company's auto liability and workers' compensation claims. This is an individual-contributor role with no direct reports — the Risk Claims Manager will manage claims for physical property damage, auto vehicle damage, and other verifiable damage, rather than overseeing a claims staff. The role ensures complete and sound claim settlements, legal reviews, and investigations in accordance with company policies and procedures, and directly manages workers' compensation claims, including return-to-work documentation and modified duty job offers. The Risk Claims Manager will recommend measures to reduce or eliminate losses due to accidents and injuries.
This position has the potential to be remote.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Personally investigate and manage the company's claims. Work with insurance companies to set claim reserves.
Identify claims that require escalation to the insurance company during intake and gather all relevant information needed for claim resolution.
Directly manage property damage, auto damage, and workers' compensation claims; handle serious losses, retain and direct defense counsel, and attend mediations and depositions as needed.
Provide excellent customer service when speaking with insureds/claimants by phone.
Prepare statistical reports of claims activity and submit reports/findings as requested; lead claim file reviews as requested.
Ensure the company takes appropriate measures to minimize claim losses and comply with government regulations.
Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating and behaving professionally and collaboratively with all employees.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
At least seven (7) years of extensive claims experience in a senior-level, individual-contributor claims role.
Extensive knowledge of liability claims administration, including litigation avoidance.
Thorough understanding of complex medical treatments, treatment outcomes, tort, venue, and jurisdictional matters, along with highly developed investigative and analytical skills.
Demonstrated success exercising independent decision-making, problem-solving, and effective negotiation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel preferred.
BENEFITS
Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k retirement plan with match
7+ years senior-level claims experience; extensive liability claims knowledge; independent decision-making; negotiation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel; ability to work in listed locations.
Key Responsibilities
- managing claims
- investigating losses
- preparing reports
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Job Details
- Category: Legal and Compliance
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Kansas City or Las Vegas or Denver or Bismarck or Dallas or Houston or San Antonio or Omaha or Phoenix or Salt Lake City
- Salary: USD 85,000 – 95,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About CrossCountry Freight Solutions
A freight solutions company managing transportation and logistics operations. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics