Claims Manager

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The spirit of the position:

The Claims Manager is responsible for developing the company claim handling strategy and provides oversight of all claim processing and claim management activities. This position serves as the primary point of contact between the company, its insurance companies, Third Party Claim Administrators, our customers, as well as other stakeholders, and provides guidance and support to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient claim processing.

Principal Job Duties:

Claims Manager

• Coordinate and oversee claim management strategies on investigation, reserving, settlement and resolution to bring claims to closure
• Develop and implement key performance indicators to monitor success of General Liability and Auto Liability programs
• Develop and/or improve upon internal claims management procedures/processes to achieve KPIs
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the TPA performance
• Work with Safety and Transportation Safety teams to help identify and reduce adverse claim trends
• Coordinate and manage quarterly claim reviews with the TPA/carrier for managed claims
• Support the development of an internal active diary system of all GL and AL claims that are being managed
• Coordinate internal claim updates as requested/required (i.e. internal claim reviews)
• Monitor claim reporting to TPA/carriers and report claims as required
• Develop and monitor goals for claim mitigation within locations
• Oversee performance of other key vendors such as loss investigators, defense counsel, as well as independent medical examination providers
• Act as an internal resource for General Liability and Auto Liability Questions
• Utilize and augment the TPA RMIS system for claim management and monitoring, or propose and implement an alternative system

Requirements:

Travel

• Based on business needs but anticipating up to 15%.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience

• 10 years in a claims administration role, including 5 years of experience as claims adjuster, examiner and/or supervisor with direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline
• 5 years of experience with General Liability and Auto Liability claim handling
• Experience reviewing and negotiating TPA contracts
• Transportation/warehousing experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently as well as contribute to the overall success of the team
• English and Spanish proficiency
• Business/Industry - Thorough understanding of insurance-related legal procedures, regulations and claims processing
• Data Analytics/Presentation - Ability to independently create data analytics report, interpret data, create presentations and conduct presentations/training to variety of stakeholders including company executives
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources

Technology Skills

• Experience implementing and managing RMIS systems
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency - Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Microsoft Planner
• Video conferencing software proficiency – Microsoft Teams, Zoom

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies, without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.

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