RCIS Crop Area Claims Supervisor or Manager, KS

Zurich North America is hiring an RCIS Crop Area Claims Supervisor or Manager, KS to join our team!

We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations: Finney, Gray, Ford, Meade, Haskell, Clark Counties in KS, Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Woodward Counties in OK.

With management oversight, leads and directs a team of lower level technical Claims Professionals who are responsible for low complexity and exposure claims in personal or commercial property/casualty lines of business. Coordinates the work activities of the team, and has responsibility for performance, development, and coaching of staff to maximize contributions and drive employee development and operational improvements.

In this role you will be responsible for:

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  Drive superior claims results for low complexity and exposure claims in personal or commercial property/casualty lines of business by providing direction, technical guidance, and tracking and reporting on key metrics.

• Achieve customer satisfaction targets by building and maintaining relationships with internal colleagues, external customers and brokers, and analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems.

• Achieve best practices by reviewing claims files, identifying trends and recommending improvements.

• Manage corporate expenses by monitoring file allocations, resources and other expenditures to ensure appropriateness.

• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and internal control requirements.

• Provide claims insights to assist business units by collaborating in product development, customer/broker stewardship and prospect meetings.

• Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, on boarding, recruiting and retaining team members.

• Drive the performance management process by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies.

• Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, Investment Management and regular interpersonal communications.

• Create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Zurich mission, vision and Zurich Basics.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Protect Zurich´s reputation by keeping claims information confidential.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

This role will be filled at either the Technical Claims Associate Supervisor or Claims Handling Manager Level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Technical Claims Associate Supervisor:

• Bachelors Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  AND
• 2 or more years of claims handling experience
• Customer Service experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment

OR

Claims Handling Manager:

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  Bachelor’s Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  AND

• 3 or more years of claims handling experience

• Customer service experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Negotiation experience

• Experience collaborating across work groups

• Experience in line of business

• Leadership, coaching or mentoring experience

• People management experience

• Ability to collaborate across work groups

• Excellent communication skills

• Analytical skills

• Team lead or management experience

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $58,700.00 - $121,700.00. The proposed Salary range for the Technical Claims Associate Supervisor is $58,700.00 - $96,200.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. For the Claims Handling Manager is $74,300.00 - $121,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

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Location(s): AM - Kansas Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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