VP, Workers' Compensation Claims

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc . and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. ("BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

A Brief Overview

The Vice President of Workers' Compensation Claims reports to the Chief Claims Officer located in New York City. The role manages the entire Workers' Compensation sub-function of Claims across the US and thus can work from any one of our offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, Richmond (VA), Rockwood (PA), or San Antonio. We work together in the office five days a week in order to strengthen our culture, build team connections, and drive profitability.The role oversees both Rockwood and US Claims Workers' Compensation departments and includes large deductible and commercial accounts. OSP Program claims, and runoff risk management claims. The position manages two direct reports and 38 indirect reports with a focus on short- to mid- term impact on bottom-line results.

How You Will Make an Impact :

• Strategically manages teams led by People Managers to provide customers and partners with strong claims service and technical capabilities.
• Communicates and influences senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance related to own scope of responsibility.
• Creates a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion and performance that cultivates superior claims talent and opportunities to thrive.
• Acts as a role model demonstrating belief in, and commitment to, the aspiration values of Argo Group, continuing to build and lead a value-based organization committed to long-term success.
• Partners with Chief Claims Officer as well as other executive Claims Management to establish, refine and evolve best-in-class claim management program operating characteristics, measurement criteria, and meaningful metrics benchmarking.
• Implements and monitors the execution of reserving and settlement policies.
• Partners with key Claims Management and both AVP's of Workers' Compensation Claims to develop strategic and operational plans aimed at achieving efficiencies so that the department can meet its Critical Success Goals and the Company can meet both growth and profitability targets.
• Partners with SVP, Head of Workers' Compensation Underwriting to help expand the workers' compensation premium book of business nationwide.
• Provides guidance and direction to claims managers and professionals through a continuous process of management involvement.
• Participates in and approves decisions on reserving and settlement on cases above field claim manager authority. Enters reserves or checks as required.
• Establishes working relationships with diverse Business Unit leaders on claims-related issues, including strategic loss reduction initiatives.
• Ensures performance objectives and performance metrics are in place for all positions throughout the department.
• Supports the claims selection process to retain claims professionals that consistently demonstrate appropriate technical expertise, maturity and a professional commitment to excellence and customer service.
• Manages expenditures to budget / plan.

What We Need :

a minimum of 12 years experience adjudicating workers' compensation claims;

Finding a way to achieve success through adversity.

About Working in Claims at Argo Group

The pay range for this role is : $201,000 - $241,200

In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

PLEASE NOTE :

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies :

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.