Claim Section Manager -Proximity

We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

At State Farm we invest in our employees by providing a competitive Total Rewards package:

Starting Salary is $126,500 - $168,500 annually. Salary offered is dependent on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience. 

You are also eligible for:

• An annual bonus based on individual and enterprise performance
• Annual merit increases
• 401(k) contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus: 5 days of Life Leave to take care of yourself and your family, Paid Volunteer Time, and an Annual Celebration Day to celebrate what’s important to you!
• Industry leading Tuition Assistance Programs
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Discounts from hundreds of retailers through our Perks at Work program

And more!

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

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When you join our team, you can feel good knowing you are helping our customers recover from the unexpected. Our Second Line Leaders are committed to leading and developing our employees to ensure they provide the best service for our customers. Selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Management of assigned first line leaders and oversight of their teams, which includes hiring, training, coaching, performance management and salary activities
• Leads team toward desired department and company goals to maintain our position as the industry leader
• Sets team culture and vision, creating an inclusive and high performing work environment
• Manages and oversees fire claims on behalf of the company
• Responsible for the review and control of the operation's quality claim activities including investigations, claim payments, and adjustment expense payments
• Has authority to make decisions in the best interest of our customers and employees
• Will engage with internal and external counsel on litigation and legislative/regulatory activities
• Responsible for coordinating, communicating, and implementing new Company programs, policies, practices, and procedures
• Will have the opportunity to contribute to high level project work that impacts our customers and organizations as a whole
• Ensures compliance with company procedures, applicable federal/state laws, and legal requirements
• Suggests methods to update, simplify, and enhance processes, procedures, and technologies
• Develops collaborative relationships by working closely with leaders from other claim segments

Additional Details:

• Fulfills state licensing and continuing education requirements, as applicable
• Position requires extensive travel via commercial transportation and driving motor vehicles
• Must maintain a valid license to lawfully operate vehicles as directed/requested by State Farm
• Must meet Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements
• May travel to any location where the Company does business
• Completes job duties as a telecommuter
• Normally works extended hours and weekends
• May work outside domicile location for extended periods
• May be required to complete Rope and Harness Safety Training (RAST)
• Requires lifting, carrying, unfolding, and climbing a ladder for inspections on both residential and commercial structures
• May work in adverse weather conditions and challenging physical environments
• Position requires inspecting Property and Casualty claims, which could include obtaining the measurements of the roof and living areas, the inspection of attics, basements, crawl spaces and other claim locations as applicable and requires walking, climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, crawling, and lifting objects

Competitive candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Prior Property & Casualty Claim handling experience
• Experience leading other leaders
• Demonstrated horizontal/peer influence
• Insurance education and/or higher education
• Preferred Skills for Fire segment
• Xactimate, XactContents
• Relevant claims adjusting experience and/or construction background
• Demonstrates the following leadership behaviors:
• Promote and maintain a relentless focus on the customer when making decisions
• Candidly assess our environment and tackle challenges head-on
• Inspire and energize people to understand and achieve common goals
• Exemplify ethical and honest behavior in fulfilling our Mission, Vision, and Shared Values
• Drive pace to achieve results, based on a clear understanding of goals and initiatives

This is a Remote-Field position in which you will work from home and utilize a mobile office/vehicle for in-person appointments or team observations.

Opportunities available in the following geographic areas. Selected candidate(s) will be required to currently reside in or willing to relocate to one of the following locations:

• Florida
• Georgia

Salary : $126,500 - $168,500