Mercury Insurance · 1 day ago
Spvsr Property Claims Branch - Remote
California, United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Supervise the professional staff in the handling of property claims within specified unit by assigning new and transferred losses to staff, reviewing initial investigations, evaluations, demands, authority for settlement, reserve recommendations, etc., providing guidance and recommending action plans.
Assists in the development of basic objectives, procedures, and operations of the branch; analyzes operating results relative to established guidelines and takes appropriate action to improve performance and productivity.
Assists in the direction of the claims branch to minimize indemnity and expense impact, to ensure appropriate reserve levels, and to implement claims objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintains performance records and prepares reports for management regarding unit operations, production, and expenses, as necessary.
Ensure excellent customer service is provided by Property Claims professionals and directly address escalated customer service issues.
May review and approve utilization of vendors for investigative purposes to ensure proper expense controls exist.
Represents the Company and branch in relationships with consumers, government agencies, independent vendors, and agents.
Screens files for possible coverage issues, fraudulent or inflated claims or questionable activity and transfers files to appropriate department for further investigation as needed.
Reviews team member work quality and service interactions with customers by conducting ride alongs, sit alongs and file reviews.
Other functions may be assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s Degree desired
Ability to obtain state specific property claims licensing, where required.
A minimum of 5 years related property claims industry experience preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
Need advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word)
Need ability to accurately interpret estimates completed on commonly used industry software
Have proficiency and experience using virtual inspection and meetings tools
Obtain and utilize in-depth technical knowledge of established Company policies, procedures, products and services, as well as Property Claims operations and the insurance contract; and the ability to apply such knowledge in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
Make accurate assessments of damage and reparability, utilizing their strong technical and analytical abilities.
Evaluate appropriateness of actions taken by claims personnel to settle claims and maintain objectivity and consistency in evaluating claim files.
Exercise independent judgment with respect to staff and claims issues which may have a very significant impact on the Company in areas such as costs, consumer loyalty, team member relations and legal complications.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to correspond effectively and professionally with staff, agents, insureds, attorneys, etc.
Interact cordially with other team members to accomplish common tasks.
Effectively conduct training and serve as a facilitator for staff, as needed.
Motivate, monitor and develop others in a career development and training capacity to maintain a knowledgeable and highly-qualified staff of Property Claims Professionals.
Work independently in the planning and development of departmental goals and objectives under the direction of management.
Utilize critical attention to detail, good organizational skills, self-initiative to prioritize daily needs of the property departments.
Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Hold self and others high levels of accountability to meet commitments.
Paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Create a culture of continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for your direct reports to reach their full potential.
Utilize resilience and creativity to anticipate changing market conditions, handle day-to-day issues, and lead special projects when needed.
Make timely and thoughtful decisions imperfect information, to continuously move the organization forward.
Preferred
A minimum of 5 years related property claims industry experience preferred
Have prior experience working or leading a group of team members preferred
Company
Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance has offered quality insurance for personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical breakdown protection.
5,001-10,000 employees
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Funding
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unknown1985-11-29IPO· nyse:MCY
Leadership Team
T
Ted Stalick
SVP and CFO
V
Victor Joseph
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2024-11-13
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