Claim Manager II - 1st Party Injury Litigation

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Southfield, MI

The Auto Club Group

AAA was founded over 100 years ago for the purpose of lobbying for driver and passenger rights, fair laws and safer vehicles — all to better promote the love of the open road and the adventure of driving. Since then, AAA has grown to over 50 million members strong, while providing valuable membership services such as roadside assistance. Additionally, AAA has broadened its horizons to include all types of travel-related services, as well as offer a variety of insurance and financial products and services. Today’s AAA is a national federation comprised of more than 50 individual clubs throughout the United States and Canada. Whether you’re traveling around the world or to the corner grocery store, planning a honeymoon or weekend road trip, learning to drive or in need of a battery boost, the best way to begin your journey is with AAA. http://michigan.aaa.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: <p>The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 9 million members and customers across 11 states and 2 U.S. territories through the AAA, Meemic and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.</p> <p><strong>Work Environment:&nbsp;</strong>Works in a temperature controlled office environment.&nbsp; Occasional travel required (20% of work time) to perform claim reinspection&rsquo;s and attend management meetings with exposure to road hazards and temperature extremes.</p> <p>The Auto Club Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits packages including a base salary with performance based incentives; medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, 401(k), generous time off, a complimentary AAA Membership and much more!</p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Primary Duties and Responsibilities (details of the basic job functions):</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manages the daily operations and administers policies and procedures for assigned claim functions within a large loss or highly complex claim processing area.&nbsp;</li> <li>Performs specialized claims functions within assigned region such as organizing and managing claim investigation programs to identify fraudulent insurance claims, handling catastrophic losses/regional claims, casualty claims, subrogation, casualty litigation, etc.&nbsp;</li> <li>Manages the investigation, evaluation and settlement of complex or high dollar value claims.&nbsp;</li> <li>Manages personnel within assigned area.&nbsp;</li> <li>Interviews job applicants and recommends the hiring of personnel.&nbsp;</li> <li>Schedules work hours and assigns job duties.&nbsp;</li> <li>Evaluates employee work performance.&nbsp; Counsels, disciplines and recommends the termination of subordinates as indicated.</li> <li>Accountable for financial and non-financial results (budget and actual), project management and staff management.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepares budget estimates and ensures adherence to budgetary guidelines.&nbsp;</li> <li>Takes necessary corrective action to mitigate or reverse unfavorable variances.&nbsp;</li> <li>Reviews and approves reserves for both general and catastrophic claims.&nbsp;</li> <li>Facilitates and supports departmental objectives.</li> <li>May be responsible for setting and developing a strategy for department operations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Analyzes and appraises departmental operating results and develops innovative approaches to improve performance or resolve problems.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepares statistical forms necessary to produce monthly company financial reports.</li> <li>Works in cooperation with Regional Claim Manager and leadership to develop contingency planning for large scale catastrophic losses and litigation.</li> <li>Conducts technical research and develops methods to reduce or contain costs related to operating expenses and paid claims.</li> <li>Provides direct assistance to Regional Claims Manager, Leadership, and executive staff in coordinating or conducting special claim surveys and projects.</li> <li>Involved with outside organizations in the community to enhance public image.</li> <li>Performs claim investigation and settlement activities in catastrophic loss/injury situations as warranted.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinates the investigation of suspected fraud at branches and other office locations.</li> <li>Directly and indirectly manages a staff of management, professional, technical and support staff who may be assigned to one or more locations.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Completion of the I.I.A. (Insurance Institute of America) or other insurance coursework.</li> <li>Possession or completion of one or more of the following:</li> <li>CPCU coursework or designation</li> <li>College level coursework in Business Administration or Criminal Justice</li> <li>Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting coursework</li> <li>Basic PC skills</li> <li>Previous management or supervisory experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience in one or more of the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Investigating fraudulent insurance claims in a multi-state environment</li> <li>MI PIP Litigation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge of one or more of the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Company fraud prosecution policies and procedures.</li> <li>Civil Litigation.</li> <li>Investigative practices and methods.</li> <li>Company claim policies and procedures.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <strong>Claims management experience to include</strong>:<br /> <ul> <li>Policy provisions, principles, and concepts related to all phases of Litigated claim handling</li> <li>Handling of personal injury protection within the state of Michigan.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge to include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Claims processing policies and procedures including settlement techniques (homeowners/auto/casualty/personal injury/subrogation)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications (these are the minimum requirements to qualify):</strong></p> <p><strong>Education (include minimum education and any licensing/certifications):</strong></p> <ul> <li>College level coursework in Business Administration, Insurance, or a related field or the equivalent in related work experience. &nbsp;Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li> <li>In states where an adjuster&rsquo;s license is required, the candidate must be eligible to acquire a state adjuster&rsquo;s license within 90 days of hire and maintain as specified for appropriate states.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Claims management experience to include:</li> <li>Handling large homeowner losses</li> <li>Resolving complex or catastrophic injury claims</li> <li>Resolving pre-litigation claims</li> <li>Handling claims in a multi-state environment</li> <li>Handling reinsurance functions</li> <li>Managing external fraud investigations</li> <li>Processing of subrogation</li> <li>Administrative investigation/management experience in a private or public institution</li> <li>Subrogation management</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience to include</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Participating in the design and implementation of medium to large projects.</li> <li>Project planning and management.</li> <li>PC software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)</li> <li>Computer literacy and use of applicable software.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge to include</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Claims processing policies and procedures including settlement techniques (homeowners/auto/casualty/personal injury/subrogation)</li> <li>Policy coverage terminology</li> <li>Fair trade practice act as it relates to claims</li> <li>Indications of potential fraudulent activities</li> <li>Investigation and negotiation techniques</li> <li>Catastrophic personal injuries and related rehabilitation therapy required</li> <li>Organizations, services and facilities providing assistance and treatment to injury claims</li> <li>Subrogation procedures (all states)</li> <li>Auto physical damage and/or casualty claim handling</li> <li>Intercompany arbitration and litigation management</li> </ul> <p><strong>Management ability to include</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Strategic planning</li> <li>Analyzing and problem solving</li> <li>Organization and planning</li> <li>Budget preparation</li> <li>Decision making</li> <li>Leadership</li> <li>Team building</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ability to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare and present activity reports and statistics</li> <li>Manage recovery personnel and processes</li> <li>Communicate effectively with others in a work and team environment</li> <li>Communicate effectively with the public, law enforcement personnel and representatives of other insurance companies</li> <li>Compile claim statistics</li> <li>Recommend actions based on fraud investigation cases</li> <li>Prepare and present written and oral reports to all levels of management</li> <li>Coordinate activities of team members</li> <li>Research, analyze and interpret subrogation laws in various states</li> <li>Negotiate and settle complex claims</li> <li>Balance workloads and assignments</li> <li>Work under pressure</li> <li>Strong written and oral communication skills.</li> <li>Possession of a valid State driver&rsquo;s license</li> <li>Work long and irregular hours.</li> </ul>