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Unit Manager Outside Property

Employer
Travelers Insurance
Location
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jun 8, 2019

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Category
Claims
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Company Information
Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Summary
Under general direction and as a member of the local line of business (LOB) management team, responsible for product quality and performance for a specific team of Outside Property claim professionals. Provide guidance and direction to direct reports through a continuous process of management involvement and frequent claim file review. Serve as a field representative for the Home Office Property product, as requested. Reinforce LOB Vision, Strategies, and Objectives through word and action. Select, lead, mentor, performance manage and develop staff. This job manages staff.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Attract, Retain and Develop World Class Talent:
  • Proactive recruitment of talent; work with management establishing and implementing a strategic staffing strategy.
  • Effective orientation and on-boarding.
  • Manage staff performance; implement strategies and plans to address staff development; identify and address training needs on an ongoing basis; provide frequent performance feedback.
  • Work with management to develop and implement effective training, performance development and succession planning.
  • Effective retention planning; proactively manage and respond to turnover.
  • Effectively utilize reward system to distinguish top performers and significant achievements.

Provide Compelling Claim Services:
  • Employ proper claim handling techniques to protect the integrity of our brand and providing consistent service quality and streamlined processes to add value for our customers.
  • Develop and execute a strategic file management plan that achieves optimal file resolution and business results.
  • Provide face-to-face and written guidance to ensure effectiveness, engagement, accuracy and efficiency.
  • Review new notices, ensuring claims are assigned to staff with appropriate skill sets.
  • Conduct quality file reviews per office/ best practices guidelines.
  • Conduct ride-along inspections/ reinspections with claim professionals to provide coaching and feedback.
  • Establish/follow up on file reviews per diary instructions, conducting additional reviews (i.e. 180, 360 day reviews), as necessary.
  • Implement strategies and initiatives to improve file quality, customer service and manage costs.

Drive the Information Advantage:
  • Successfully leverage data, management information and technology to identify and make the most of opportunities to support business strategies and improve results.

Achieve Optimal Solutions:
  • Focus on resolution and process improvement, fulfilling all obligations while maximizing cost effectiveness, helping the business understand drivers, trends and product stress points and helping our partners attract and retain business.
  • Operate within agreed upon expense budget to achieve optimal business results through productivity, appropriate resource allocation, inventory management and loss adjustment expense.

Partner for Mutual Success:
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, business partners, customers, agents, regulatory agencies and others to achieve organizational goals and create better outcomes.
  • Participate in business meetings and agency visits as required.
  • In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements.

Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated. Other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. A minimum of 3 years claim work experience in at least one line of business required. Valid Driver's License required.

Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
Bachelors degree preferred. Claim management experience preferred.

Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
Leading the Business: Drive Results. Leads Change. Executes Business Strategy. Leading Others: Attract Top Talent. Maximize Individual Performance. Holds Others Accountable. Aligns Rewards. Creates and Sustains a Dynamic Workplace.

Environmental/Work Schedules/Other
Environmental Exposure to Excess Noise (Frequency Occasionally) Exposure to Dirt, Dust, Fumes, Smoke, Gases, or Other Irritating Substances (Frequency Occasionally) Exposure to Variable Weather Conditions (Frequency)Occasionally Work Schedules Weekend work hours (Frequency)Occasionally Travel - Occasionally Other This position will require participation in our Catastrophe Response Program which could include deployment away for a minimum of 16 days which includes 2 travel days to assist our customers in other states.

Physical Requirements
Operates standard office equipment: Frequently Sitting (can stand at will): Frequently Standing: Frequently Lifting items up to 36-50 pounds: Occasionally Climbing unprotected heights (ladder, rooftop, stairs, loading dock): Occasionally Use of Keyboards, Sporadic 10-Key: Frequently Working in a confined or restricted area: Occasionally Driving: Occasionally/Frequently Other While specific territory or day-to-day responsibilities may not require an individual to climb a ladder, the incumbent must be capable of safely climbing a ladder when deploying to a catastrophe or ride-alongs which is a requirement of the position. Access and inspect all areas of a dwelling or structure which is physically demanding requiring the ability to carry, set up and climb a ladder weighing approximately 38 to 49 pounds with a safety weight rating of up to 300 pounds (safety weight rating is the amount of weight the ladder can safely carry and includes weight of the individual and up to16 pounds of standard equipment), walk on roofs, and enter tight spaces (such as attic staircases and entries, crawl spaces, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
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WHO WE ARE

Imagine a Career With Purpose.

For more than 160 years Travelers has earned a reputation as a leader in personal, business and specialty insurance because we take care of our customers. When you work at Travelers, life’s most important moments become your life’s work. That means helping families feel secure, businesses to prosper, knowing that you’ve made a difference, and feeling like you belong to something bigger.


LIFE AT TRAVELERS

Imagine Playing a Role in Something Bigger.

A career at Travelers means being part of a team comprised of 30,000 + talented and passionate people that’s evolving to meet changing needs – from customer service to data science and beyond. If that’s more than you imagined in an insurance career, it’s time to join us at Travelers.


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