Claim Supervisor - REMOTE

Claims Supervisor

This position supervises adjusters and directly handles claims within Ryder's self-insured, self-administered liability program. Oversees claim-handling processes performed by a professional staff. Handles complex insurance and contractual coverage issues, and complex and high exposure bodily injury and property damage claims. Maintain an active inventory of claims, ensuring appropriate follow-up, timely resolution, and adherence to service standards.

Essential Functions :

• Investigate and resolve complex and high exposure claims, as well as directs outside defense counsel, independent adjusters, experts, and other vendors in the claim handling processes.
• Supervise outside vendors retained for investigations, cost containment, expert witnesses, and litigation management to ensure claims are being handled properly according to the applicable jurisdictions.
• Supervises assigned staff to ensure both technical expertise and a high level of customer service are attained. Monitors staff's technical work and develops and implements action plans if deficiencies are noted. Monitors staff's workflow to ensure accurate processing of claims, timely establishment of reserves, reviews and logs litigation.
• Responsible for coaching, education, audits, file reviews and performance appraisals of assigned staff. Assists Claim Manager with other staff as directed.
• Assists in team leadership role when appropriate or if the Claim Manager is not available. Participates with Claim Manager in the selection and management of outside vendors for investigation, cost containment, audit functions, expert witnesses, and litigation management.
• Interacts with field and operations management, legal counsel, safety managers, customers, insurance carriers, and third party claimants. Participates in large claim review calls and updates field operations personnel on claim status.

Additional Responsibilities :

Education : Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.

Experience : Seven (7) years or more experience in casualty claims, litigation and handling large complex cases. 0 to One (1) year experience supervisor experience preferred.

Skills : Strong commitment to the principles of customer focus. Requires superior claim technical skills, past experience handling commercial auto claims and a comprehensive understanding of the related coverages. Superior negotiation skills and ability to deal effectively with claimants and attorneys. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written communications.

Knowledge : Demonstrated ability to supervise 2-4 liability claims staff including conducting audits and performance appraisals; intermediate level; preferred. Knowledge of supervisory techniques and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate precise directions to staff members; intermediate level; preferred. Comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing Property and Casualty claims in the US, Canada & Puerto Rico; advanced level. Demonstrated ability to handle large exposure and complex insurance and contractual coverage exposure claims; advanced level. Experience in completing detailed and quality internal reports. Adhering to all reporting requirements.; advanced level. Experience in the participation and utilization of mediation and arbitration.; advanced level.

Licenses : Other Adjusters License, preferred. Appropriate licenses must be obtained within 45 days.

Job Category : Risk Management

Compensation Information : The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data / ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and / or long-term incentive plan based on the level and / or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below :

Pay Type : Salaried

Minimum Pay Range : $100,000.00

Maximum Pay Range : $107,000.00

Benefits Information : For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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