Job Summary
With management oversight, leads and directs a team who are responsible for medium to high complexity and exposure claims. Coordinates the work activities of the team, and has responsibility for performance, development, and coaching of staff to maximize contributions and drive employee development and operational improvements.
Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities
- Drive superior claims outcomes by providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and oversight of key performance metrics, including regular tracking and reporting.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve customer satisfaction targets and effectively address quality and service-related issues.
- Review and analyze claims portfolios, identify trends and root causes, and recommend process improvements to drive operational excellence and industry best practices.
- Monitor and manage departmental expenses to ensure cost effectiveness and appropriate utilization of corporate resources.
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, governance, and internal control requirements.
- Provide claims expertise and business insights by partnering with business units on product development initiatives, customer and broker stewardship activities, and prospect engagements.
- Lead, motivate, and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, providing timely feedback, and supporting career development opportunities.
- Foster a transparent and collaborative work environment through regular team meetings, one-on-one discussions, and effective communication of organizational updates.
- Maintain and enhance professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning, industry publications, networking, and participation in relevant professional associations.
- Safeguard confidential claims information and uphold the organization's reputation by ensuring the highest standards of data privacy and confidentiality.
- Support overall business objectives by contributing to cross-functional projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering related assignments as required.
- Promote a culture of accountability, customer focus, and operational excellence within the claims function.
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