Remote APD Claim Manager I

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Tampa, FL

The Auto Club Group

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Full Time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: <p class="p1"><strong>About ACG</strong><br /> The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial services offerings to approximately 13 million members and customers across 14 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.<br /> <br /> <strong>Compensation</strong><br /> The Auto Club Group offers 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> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <strong>Job Description</strong> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>APD Claim Manager I &ndash; The Auto Club Group</strong></p> <p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p> <p>The Auto Club Group is seeking prospective&nbsp;<strong>Claim Managers&nbsp;</strong>who will be responsible for the cost effective administration and operation of general claim teams.</p> <p>&nbsp;In this position, you will have the opportunity to:</p> <ul> <li>Manage teams with respect to assigned products and services.&nbsp;</li> <li>Evaluate team operations, cost effectiveness, efficiency, quality of service, individual and overall team performance.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify training needs and establish training priorities for department.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coach and counsel team members engaged in providing claim service delivery in Florida and/or out-of-state areas.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in the development/revision of claims training information/programs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Update training materials and practices and ensures distribution to claims personnel.</li> <li>Manage and administers claim review and auditing functions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Analyze problems relating to products and services and make recommendations for improvement and implements approved method.</li> <li>Monitor customer service levels to ensure delivery of high quality service.&nbsp;</li> <li>Effectively respond to both internal and external customer inquiries and complaints.&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitor activities of vendors who support claim operations as needed.</li> <li>Assist the management with establishing short, intermediate and long term goals and objectives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist in the development of the budget for the respective team.&nbsp;</li> <li>Review and monitor reports to ensure team operations are within approved budget. Responsible for explaining budget variances.</li> <li>May manage staff involved in out-of-state losses processed within the State of Florida and/or in out-of-state locations to ensure adherence to individual state, company and departmental requirements.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop and manage internal controls in order to audit claim functions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide coverage, assistance and support as needed.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;With our powerful brand and the mentoring we offer, you will find your position as a&nbsp;<strong>Claims Manager&nbsp;</strong>can lead to a rewarding career at our growing organization.</p> <p><strong>How you will benefit:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent and comprehensive benefits packages are just another reason to work for the Auto Club Group. Benefits include: <ul> <li>401k Match</li> <li>Medical</li> <li>Dental</li> <li>Vision</li> <li>PTO</li> <li>Paid Holidays</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> </ul> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re looking for candidates who:</strong></p> <p>Education:</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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Successful completion of ACG endorsed training programs to include: negligence, coding/reserving, general claim handling and negotiation skills&nbsp;</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> <li>Completion of IIA (Insurance Institute of America) or other insurance coursework</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;Experience to include:</p> <ul> <li>5 years of claims handling experience</li> <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., Windows 95 or 3.11 operating systems, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VISIO)</li> <li>Knowledge and experience to include:</li> <li>Home construction/repair, product and labor cost, and alternative methods of repair</li> <li>Policy coverage terminology</li> <li>Claims processing policies and procedures</li> <li>Subrogation procedures</li> <li>Investigation and negotiation techniques</li> <li>No fault law, fair trade practice act, essential insurance act</li> <li>Claims operations and handling procedures</li> <li>Claims terminology and processing systems</li> <li>Measurement tools for monitoring goal achievement</li> <li>Developing, conducting and evaluating claim training programs/materials</li> <li>Concepts and principles involving various injury claim procedures</li> <li>Claim settlement procedures</li> <li>Case reserve management</li> <li>Insurance policy provision</li> <li>Indications of potential fraudulent activities</li> </ul> <p>Management ability to include:</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> <li>Facilitating teams</li> <li>Developing, coordinating or delivering training programs</li> <li>Basic PC skills</li> <li>Previous management or supervisory experience.</li> </ul> <p>Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Communicate effectively with others in a work environment</li> <li>Prepare and present written and oral reports to all levels of&nbsp; management</li> <li>Coordinate activities of team members</li> <li>Strong written and oral communication skills.</li> <li>Possession of a valid State driver's license.</li> <li>May work long and irregular hours to include weekends and holidays.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>What it&rsquo;s like to work for us:</strong></p> <p>We serve our members by making their satisfaction our highest priority. We do what&rsquo;s right by sustaining an open, honest and ethical work environment. We lead in everything we do by offering best-in-class products, benefits and services. And we value our employees by seeking the best talent, rewarding high performance and holding ourselves accountable.</p> <p>All in all, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.</p> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <p>The Auto Club Group helps AAA Members enjoy life&rsquo;s journey with peace of mind by providing innovative solutions, advocacy and membership benefits wherever and whenever they need them. We currently conduct business in 13 states in the upper Midwest and the Southeast.</p> <p>The Auto Club Group has established four long-term enterprise goals:</p> <ul> <li>Long-term, sustainable, profitable growth</li> <li>AAA Membership growth and renewal</li> <li>Operational excellence</li> <li>Become the &ldquo;flagship club&rdquo; of the AAA Federation</li> </ul> <p>Important Note:</p> <p>The above statements describe the principle and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfil these requirements.</p> <p>The Auto Club Group, and all of its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. &nbsp;All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>#LI-AH2</strong></p>