Commercial Claims Manager / Litigation Manager

Picture this... taking everything you've learned so far - in life, through your previous jobs - and applying it in a fast-paced, highly challenging career. Picture your career with Allied Insurance.

 

Allied Insurance seeks an experienced Property Claims Manager to work of a home-based office in Los Angeles, CA. Required travel includes re-inspections and field rides with associates. CAT duty is an expectation.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

Manages a claims unit within a geographic area. This includes review, adjusting and payment of claims within a particular line of business. May handle one or a combination of the following lines of business within a geographic territory: property damage/Blue Ribbon, material damage, casualty/bodily injury, exess/surplus, farm/agribusiness. Direct supervision of claims representatives. Other responsibilities include managing customer complaint/ satisfaction, expense control, monitoring loss cost objectives, and supporting cross-functional and cross-claims specialty coordination. May be required to lead local recruiting teams and actively partner with HR and claims leadership to develop an annual workforce plan.

Knowledge:
*In-depth knowledge of claims files handling, investigation and settlement processes and procedures.
* Legal issues/litigation process as it relates to claims.
* Claims Best Practices and ACE file review procedures.
* Insurance industry operations including understanding of sales and underwriting functions.
* Claims operations practices, procedures and related systems.  

 

Summary of Job Requirements:
Education: Undergraduate studies preferred. Continued study toward and/or completion of professional course work/certifications highly desirable.

Experience: Seven years related experience in claims settlement, including at least four years in assigned line of business. Supervisory, training and/or claims consulting experience preferred. 

 Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Field claims office environment. Some travel may be required. Some positions may require ability to operate an automobile and have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record. Must be able to operate an automobile and have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record. Must be able to make physical inspection of accident scenes and property and/or property loss sites. Must be able to climb ladders, balance at various heights, stoop, and bend and/or crawl to inspect vehicles and/or structures. Must be able to work out-of-doors in all types of weather. Must be willing to work irregular hours and to travel with possible overnight requirements. Must be available to work catastrophes (CAT).
Credit Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.



 

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Allied Insurance is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Allied has been a member of the Nationwide family of companies since 1998, and is responsible for Nationwide Insurance's independent agency system. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company and one of the country's largest multi-insurers and financial services organizations.

 

Allied values the diverse talents, skills and experiences of individual team members. We are committed to attracting and developing the best and brightest people from diverse backgrounds.

 

Allied offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, educational assistance, 401k, pension plan, pet insurance and more!