Los Angeles, CA, USA
3 days ago
Claims Director

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty property and casualty operations and a variety of financial services, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

Great American Custom, an underwriting division of Great American Insurance Group, dedicates itself to serving client needs and delivering outstanding service. We have made a name for ourselves as a full-service underwriting organization focused on long-term client relationships and customized business solutions. We specialize in providing primary casualty products as well as umbrella and capacity excess products that meet the needs of the commercial market. Our policy holders range from small businesses to complex multi-national corporations and Fortune 1000 accounts.

Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for activities and services of the department, ensuring an efficient level of administration and that company standards and customer relationships are maintained. Provides file guidance:Investigates and maintains claims:Reviews and determines coverage and/or liability.Secures/analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records or other documents) in the investigation of claims.Works toward the resolution of claims files, complaints and disputes and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.Advises reporting staff on claim files and extends settlement authority as necessary after reviewing files.May establish reserves and make recommendations or reports for Corporate Claims or senior management.Ensures that department or functional area meets policies and procedures. Aligns business unit with business objectives.Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management.  Plans and ensures that the unit meets budget and performance targets.Performs other duties as assigned.

Job RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.Experience: Generally, 10 or more years of related experience, including 4 or more years of leadership experience.

Company:

GAIC Great American Insurance Company


Salary Range:
 

$140,300.00 -$185,150.00

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.


We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.


Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

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