Manager I, Claims
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Job overview
J.B. Hunt is hiring a Manager I, Claims. The Manager I, Claims oversees and guides a team of hourly/salaried non-exempt employees within the Claims Department. This role acts as the team's representative to external parties, monitors operations and team performance, ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, and supports escalated issues as they arise.
Key focus areas include Assign open files to Litigation Claims Examiners and monitor workload., Counsel and advise on new and existing claims., and Coordinate with other departments, segments, vendors, and customers..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and 5+ Years Combination Of Education, Experience And Training. Preferred (not required): Communication, Form Strong Arguments, Defend A Position Professionally, and Maintain Professionalism.
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Full job description
Job Title:
Manager I, Claims
Department:
Insurance
Country:
United States of America
State/Province:
Arkansas
City:
Lowell
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Summary:
Under general direction, oversee and guide team of hourly/salaried non-exempt employees in the Claims Department. Act as face of the team to external parties, such as other areas of the Company, customers, etc. As part of management responsibilities, monitor operations and team performance, ensure standard operating procedures are followed, etc., and support escalated issues as they arise
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assign open files to a group of Litigation Claims Examiners, monitor workload and adjust as needed.
- Counsel/give advice on new and existing claims.
- Coordinate with other departments or segments of the company, including outside vendors and customers.
- Ensure claims are reported in timely manner to insurance carriers.
- Provide guidance on settlement authority to team members within their defined ranges.
- Support night safety with their questions and coordinate legal representation.
- Provide management guidance, coaching and mentoring to team members, as needed, including other personnel actions (e.g., performance evaluations, hiring).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification:
- High School Diploma or GED with more than 5 years combination of education, experience and training.
Preferred Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree with 4-5 years combination of education, experience, and training
- Ability to communicate effectively over the phone
- Ability to form strong arguments and defend a position professionally
- Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals
- Ability to make independent, time-sensitive decisions
- Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Experience managing/supervising individuals and team
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working in claims
- Proficient time management skills
- Self-motivation.
Shift:
Mon-Fri: 0800-1700
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Compensation:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Education:
Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Law, GED (Required), High School (Required)
Work Experience:
Legal, Management-Entry Level
Job Opening ID:
00633085 Manager I, Claims (Open)
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.
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