Director of Claims - Florida

Company: Wellington Insurance Services
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

Wellington is looking to add a Claims Director to assist with Wellington's expansion into the Florida market. This individual must have a strong knowledge of the claims handling process in Florida and the challenges of same. This role requires adaptability, creativity, a strong desire to champion initiatives, and the ability to wear many hats. This role is expected to morph into a more hands on role as claim volume in Florida materializes.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

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• Formulate recommendations regarding claims policies and procedures. Champion new ideas and changes.
  
• Create and implement processes and procedures necessary for success; identify improvements as necessary.
  
• Act as the regulatory compliance liaison for the Claims department. Remain apprised of ever-changing state regulations and issues, industry activities, and trends in order to implement changes to stay current with same.
  
• Direct claim handling in accordance with the established guidelines and criteria; provide direction and guidance to Claims Supervisors.
  
• Meet with Claims Supervisors on a regular basis to identify trends and training needs for staff.
  
• Provide respectful, constructive feedback to Claim Supervisors regarding leadership of their teams and assist with overall team performance.
  
• Conduct quarterly and as-needed quality reviews/claim audits to ensure conformance to Company claim handling best practices and state regulations. Deliver targeted training and develop performance objectives based on same.
  
• Identify and develop departmental training opportunities. In conjunction with others in the Company, develop training materials and assist in training sessions.
  
• In coordination with Office of the General Counsel, investigate and respond to complaints filed with state insurance departments.
  
• Produce and present reports on a regular basis and as needed by management.
  
• Act as Company liaison for client companies and provide effective service to client companies in response to claims issues and information requests.
  
• Supervise and support work-load surges due to weather-related events as needed.
  
• May travel on occasion to work with Field Property Adjusters and/or manage a catastrophic event.
  
• Perform other duties as instructed or required to complete the job successfully, including special projects and/or work-load surges due to weather-related events that may require hours beyond core business hours.
  
  Qualifications/Skills Desired:
  
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  • Minimum ten years Property/Casualty, hands-on property claims experience, 5 years of which must be management experience.
    
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    
  • Adjusters License for states in which the Company conducts business.
    
  • CPCU, preferred.
    
  • Completion of a major insurance designation, or actively pursuing insurance related courses, preferred.
    
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred.
    
    
    Benefits Include, but are not limited to:
    
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    • Compensation with potential profit sharing opportunities
      
    • Health Savings Account
      
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
      
    • Wellness Program participation incentives
      
    • 401K and ROTH 401K
      
    • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
      
      
      Disclaimer: This document describes the minimum essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent and the functions may be modified by the supervisor at any time to meet Company needs. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Unless otherwise indicated, all job-related functions will be performed on-site at the Employer's facility. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
      
      TOBACCO USERS NEED NOT APPLY.
      
      Criminal background check, credit reporting disclosure and drug testing required.
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