Job Description:

Zurich North America is hiring a Team Manager - General Liability to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations: Addison TX; Schaumburg IL; Atlanta, GA; Gold River, CA.; Maitland, FL; Omaha, NE; OR Overland Park KS

With moderate oversight, leads and directs a team of technical Claims Professionals in Commercial General Liability claims. Coordinates the work activities of the team, and has responsibility for performance, development, and coaching of staff to maximize contributions and drive employee development and operational improvements.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Drive superior claims results in Commercial General Liability claims of moderate complexity by providing direction, technical guidance, and tracking and reporting on key metrics.

• Achieve customer satisfaction targets by building and maintaining relationships with internal colleagues, external customers, and brokers, and analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems.


• Achieve best practices by reviewing claims files, identifying trends, and recommending improvements.


• Manage corporate expenses by monitoring file allocations, resources, and other expenditures to ensure appropriateness.


• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal control requirements.


• Provide claims insights to assist business units by collaborating in product development, customer/broker stewardship, and prospect meetings.


• Motivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, onboarding, recruiting, and retaining team members.


• Drive the performance management process by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback, and facilitating employee development per the company's policies.


• Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications.


• Create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Zurich mission, vision and Zurich Basics.


• Protect Zurich´s reputation by keeping claims information confidential.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.


• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  
  OR


• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  
  OR


• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims area
  
  AND


• Customer service experience


• Experience with Microsoft Office


• Experience collaborating across work groups


• Knowledge of insurance legal statutes and procedures


• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance legal and regulatory environment


• Travel 0-20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managing commercial general liability claims


• Experience managing construction.


• People management experience


• Claims operations experience


• Knowledge and skill in claims handling


• Negotiation experience


• Experience in commercial general liability claims


• Analytical skills

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is $ 120,000.00 - $ 145,000.00.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Maitland, AM - Addison, AM - Atlanta, AM - Gold River, AM - Omaha, AM - Overland Park, AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No



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