What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Claims Officer position at Gemini Transportation Underwriters (a Berkley Company)?
Company Details
Gemini Transportation Underwriters is a leading provider of excess liability insurance for companies in the transportation industry. We offer excess liability coverage for all types of vehicles and excess liability and railroad protection for freight and passenger railroads and public transit systems.
As part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nation’s premiere commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we combine the resources of a Fortune 500 company with the underwriting expertise and personalized service of a specialty carrier.
We are pleased to underwrite and issue policies on behalf of Gemini Insurance Company*, also a W.R. Berkley member company, which carries an A. M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A (Superior) and a Financial Size Category of XV.
Company URL: https://www.geminiunderwriters.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Claims department; responsible for leading the development, implementation and execution of claims strategies, initiatives and processes. Lead and direct department leadership and personnel in achieving high standards of productivity, efficiency and alignment of organizational goals. Ensure compliance with all local, federal and state regulations related to claims while minimizing risk/exposure to the organization
Key Functions Include But Are Not Limited To
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
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.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
Gemini Transportation Underwriters is a leading provider of excess liability insurance for companies in the transportation industry. We offer excess liability coverage for all types of vehicles and excess liability and railroad protection for freight and passenger railroads and public transit systems.
As part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nation’s premiere commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we combine the resources of a Fortune 500 company with the underwriting expertise and personalized service of a specialty carrier.
We are pleased to underwrite and issue policies on behalf of Gemini Insurance Company*, also a W.R. Berkley member company, which carries an A. M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A (Superior) and a Financial Size Category of XV.
Company URL: https://www.geminiunderwriters.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Claims department; responsible for leading the development, implementation and execution of claims strategies, initiatives and processes. Lead and direct department leadership and personnel in achieving high standards of productivity, efficiency and alignment of organizational goals. Ensure compliance with all local, federal and state regulations related to claims while minimizing risk/exposure to the organization
Key Functions Include But Are Not Limited To
- Provide vision and leadership to the Claims Team in accordance with the company’s strategic direction
- Cultivate a departmental culture that excels in communication and collaboration
- Drives the development, implementation and continuous planning, organizing and leading of all claim programs, metrics, processes, results and initiatives.
- Leads, directs and has full management accountability for claims staff with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
- Collaborates with underwriting, finance, risk management, actuarial, corporate, and other claims partners to ensure knowledge sharing on latest claim trends, market trends, legal changes and loss reserving.
- Regularly reports on loss trends and exposures to internal and external business partners.
- Leverage people, technology, and processes to drive innovation within the department
- Identifies and implements claim best practices in all operating units for proper and consistent claim performance, compliance and achievement of financial goals.
- Manage staff performance; implement strategies and plans to address staff development; identify and address training needs on an ongoing basis; provide frequent performance feedback
- Responsible for cost containment and expenses related to all claim files within the claims operation
- Creates claims annual operational goals and objectives and budget
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all aspects of the position
- Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctor and/or CPCU a plus
- Expected to acquire and maintain adjusters license in all states where required or be an active member of a States Association
- 15 years of liability and bodily injury claims experience;
- 8 years management experience;
- Excess liability, and transportation/trucking experience preferred;
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
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.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role