The Casualty Claims department within IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Casualty Claims Manager. The Casualty Claims Manager is a strong technical leader with operational and technical expertise. The role will provide leadership to claims staff handling general liability and commercial auto litigated and non-litigated claims. This role can be located in one of the following offices:
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Cheshire, Connecticut
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Rolling Meadows, Illinois
- Naperville, Illinois
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Omaha, Nebraska
Please note, IAT works on a hybrid schedule, working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working remotely Thursday and Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership to assigned staff by leading organizational change; developing and empowering staff; cultivating relationships; putting staff in a position to succeed, meeting their personal career goals while also achieving organizational goals; building effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; driving engagement and creating a climate where staff are motivated to do their best.
- Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring team and individual work activities, in order to inform management of current status of those work activities.
- Recommends measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of service, and suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency.
- Evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
- Travel as needed to attend meetings, mediations, court hearings, etc.
- Supervise 6-8 claims adjusters.
- Conduct and/or assist in quality assurance reviews on a timely basis to ensure adherence to Best Practices.
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications:
Must Have:
- Bachelors’ degree with 5+ years of relevant claims experience or equivalent
- Equivalent is defined as 9+ years of relevant customer service experience including the 5 years of claims experience mentioned above
- Relevant claims experience is defined as commercial general liability experience and commercial auto
- 3+ years of Management/Leadership experience
- Negotiation experience
- Strong coverage experience
- Experience identifying elements of fraud and identifying recovery opportunities
- Ability to travel
- Litigation management experience
- Authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes
Preferred to Have:
- Experience managing remote adjusters
- Experience managing litigation adjusters
- Insurance designations such as AIC, ARM, CPCU
- Experience in NY, NJ, and CT
Our Culture
IAT is the largest private, family- owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together® is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. It’s about far more than being a workplace. We’re a work family.
At IAT, our fundamental belief is to a create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it’s how we live. We’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization.
Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.
We offer comprehensive benefits like:
- 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
- Healthcare and Wellness Programs
- Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
- 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Discretionary Retirement Contribution
- College Loan Assistance Support Plan
- Educational Assistance Program
- Mentorship Program
- Dress for Your Day Policy
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.
Come join the IAT family!
Compensation:
Please note, the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $75,395 – $119,395. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit sharing opportunities and more. Actual salary will vary based on various factors which may include specific experience and location.
To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits