Assistant Manager, Claims

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Assistant Manager, Claims

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To oversee technical and operational functions including compliance with company standards and industry best practices; to ensure consistent delivery of quality services; to oversee staffing and training needs; and to oversee budget preparation and profit and loss management. Has direct and/or indirect responsibility for 25 or less colleagues.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Oversees internal quality review process and reports monthly.

• Assures compliance with client internal controls, audit requirements and service agreement requirements.

• Establishes business plan with goals and objectives for assigned clients.

• Ensures claims management policies and procedures are followed to assure meeting service standards, state statutes/regulation, disability plan document, industry best practices and client service requirements.

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.

• Assists with interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.

• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

• Establishes and maintains client contacts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: Eight (8) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required to include one (1) year supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

• Licenses as required.

• Skills: excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills, PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, leadership/management skills

Work environment requirements include –

Physical: Computer keyboarding

Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com