Head of Early Settlement Claims Strategy

Why USAA?

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At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

Accountable for auto, property or other claims teams to deliver operational business results at scale. Responsible for member service, paying what we owe, controlling expenses, employee engagement, quality, operational risk and compliance across multiple MSTs. Executes and influences claims strategies and plans. Leads diverse groups of virtual and office based teams across multiple geographic locations. Responsible for identifying and advancing broad process improvements to the operation including efficiency, effectiveness, compliance and regulatory adherence.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be

in the office 4 days per week.

This position can be based in one of the following locations : San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO or Chesapeake, VA.

Influences, drives and supports operations strategy, plan, goals and objectives in support of Claims Strategy.

Accountable for supporting claims servicing solutions across process, technology, workforce, third party, and / or analytics in support of P&C product competitiveness

Provides directional guidance and workload prioritization duties in support of operations for the functional area assigned.

Establishes and maintains operational controls around member contact and non-member contact staffing requirements within assigned process.

Provides guidance on technical matters and extends settlement authority within their process (or as delegated).

Monitors the utilization, quality and costs of independent appraiser, adjusters, alliance partners and others in accordance with established quality, service and budgetary guidance.

Effectively leverages internal partnership to achieve shared accountabilities.

Responsible for leadership, communication, employee engagement and coordination of business and Enterprise initiatives.

Inspires a high performing team to deliver exceptional experiences to the members, engaged employees and achieve exceptional results.

Hires, develops, and coaches claims leaders for results delivery.

Creates conditions for success removes obstacles, leads and champions change.

Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have :

Bachelors degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

10 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include minimum of 6 years demonstrated P&C proficiency and experience.

4 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and / or developing high-performing teams.

Demonstrated ability to lead through change, drive business results and create a culture of accountability.

Proven leadership and ability to influence at all levels of management.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to executive leadership, driving accountability and sense of urgency.

Strong knowledge and applied compliance with Department of Insurance, Fair Claims Practices and Federal regulations governing claims handling.

Business and technical acumen in the areas of effective claims handling processes, claims risk and compliance, integrated change management and front-line communications leading to operational excellence.

What sets you apart :

5 years Injury Claims adjudication experience

Minimum of 5 years of Operational experience leading teams who handle Injury and Casualty claims.

Bodily Injury management experience overseeing a distributed office and / or remote workforce.

Business analytics experience and / or experience working with data and metrics to manage the work and drive results.

Experience collaborating with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions, and managing work to achieve strategic goals required.

Executive-level business acumen in the areas of business operations, industry practices and emerging trends required.

What we offer : Compensation : The salary range for this position is : $169,880 - $305,780.

Compensation :

USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Long Term Incentive Plan : Cash payment for Executive level roles only, representing a cash payment which is both time and performance based.

Benefits :

At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.