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Travelers Insurance Company Claim Operations Unit Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Claim

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$88,300.00 - $145,700.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Under general direction, this position is responsible for hiring, leading and directing Operations team members, implementation of strategic initiatives and operational goals, financial control oversight and expense discipline, as well as leveraging management information, analytics, and technology to achieve optimal outcomes. This position manages staff.

What Will You Do?

  • Attract, Retain and Develop World Class Talent:

  • Works with management to establish and implement a strategic staffing strategy in order to maintain high recruiting standards and acquire high caliber people with diverse skills and backgrounds. Effectively orientate and on-board staff. Develops and implements effective training, performance development and succession planning. Effectively develops and implements retention strategies. Proactively manages and effectively responds to turnover. Provides frequent performance feedback using face-to-face and written guidance to ensure effectiveness, engagement, accuracy and efficiency. Effectively utilizes reward systems to distinguish top performers and significant achievements. Coordinates work activities to ensure appropriate deployment of resources to maximize performance.

  • Provide Compelling Claim Services: Employs proper claim practices to protect the integrity of our brand, provide consistent service quality, and streamline processes to add value for our customers. Develops and executes a pro-active strategic management plan that achieves optimal business results. Establishes and monitors individual team goals based on the overall office objectives. Conducts quality review of work performed, per office guidelines and best practices. Measures and monitors internal and external customer service skills. Maintains a working knowledge of line best practices to ensure appropriate separation of duties between claim professionals and operations professionals.

  • Drive the Information Advantage: Successfully leverages data, management information and technology to identify and make the most of opportunities to support business strategies and improve results with a drive towards optimal outcomes.

  • Achieve Optimal Solutions: Focuses on resolution and process improvement, by fulfilling all obligations while maximizing cost effectiveness. Anticipates operational challenges, understands drivers, trends and product stress points, and helps our partners attract and retain business. Partners with the lines of business to develop and implement strategies including Catastrophe (CAT) response as well as initiatives to improve file quality, customer service and manage costs. Performs validations for the Financial Self- Assessment and effectively communicates findings. Identifies potential gaps and/or control risks. Financial Self-Assessment (FSA) controls and compliance; budget and expense analysis; effective use of overtime.

  • Partner for Mutual Success: Builds and maintains partnerships with colleagues, business partners, customers, agents, regulatory agencies and others to achieve organizational goals and create better outcomes, promotes an enterprise culture and to enhance efficiency. Participates in business meetings and agency visits as required, contributes to the discussion and provides insight as appropriate.

  • Manages national and local projects as assigned.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Bachelor's degree. Preferred

  • Prior claim leadership or similar leadership experience. Preferred

  • Leading the Business:

  • Makes Decisions: Is skilled at analyzing problems and making clear decisions.

  • Results Orientation: Aligns resources to accomplish key objectives; assigns clear accountability for important objectives.

  • Strategic Planning: Develops long-term objectives and strategies; translates vision into realistic business strategies.

  • Leading Others: Forging synergy: Maintains smooth, effective working relationships; promotes effective teamwork.

  • Leading Employees: Delegates to employees effectively, broadens employee opportunities, acts with fairness toward direct reports, and hires talented people for his/her team.

  • Develops Employees: Coaches and encourages employees to develop in their careers.

  • Communicating Effectively: Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions, plans and activities.

  • Participative Management: Uses effective listening skills and communication to involve others, build consensus and influence others in decision making.

  • Leading Self: Demonstrates Leadership Stature: Provides good role model for employees and keeps a positive attitude.

What is a Must Have?

  • High School Diploma or GED Required

  • A minimum of 3 years of insurance industry experience. Required

What Is in It for You?

  • Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.

  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.

  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.

  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.

  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (4-ESU@travelers.com) so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .

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