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What You'll Do
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Support and demonstrate IMA’s core values
- Value and understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
- Interacts professionally and timely with clients and associates at all levels via email, phone, and in-person
- Performs functions of the role within an IMA office a minimum of three days per week
- Collaborates effectively with Market and Regional Presidents to develop and maintain Claim service standards for clients within the region
- Works in partnership with National Practice Group Leaders within designated Specialties to develop and maintain Claim service standards for clients within the Specialty
- Directs the activities of your Claim team members in the management and advocacy of claims on behalf of clients
- Acts as a thought-leader and collaborates with Claim Managing Director and other Claim Managers on department-wide initiatives
- Responsibility for the management of associates including performance review, hiring and placement, resolving customer complaints, and salary and budget planning
- Reviews and assigns matter advocacy and accounts to appropriate staff to ensure balanced workloads and optimal outcomes
- Contributes to hiring and development of Claim staff members, and identifies areas for improvement or growth
- Communicates effectively with other departments to lead change and support initiatives across the enterprise
- Demonstrates superior technical insurance and business acumen
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership characteristics
- Develops and maintains excellent problem-solving skills
- Develops and expands relationships at regional level with carriers, TPAs, Legal Resources, etc.
- Maintains a proactive approach focusing on claim resolutions and strategies for assigned accounts and matters
- Participates in presentations, including new business, RFPs (clients, TPAs), claim reviews, renewals, etc.
- Attends insurance related seminars including but not limited to continuing education classes
You Should Have
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:
- At least 10 years of prior Claim experience
- 5+ years of prior supervisory or leadership experience
- Bachelor’s degree or work experience equivalent to a college degree
- Systems skills – Applied Epic, Carrier websites
- Experience with MS Office products (specifically Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Exceptional technical skill and knowledge of P&C and Executive Risk coverage and claims handling
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Required: strong mathematical and reasoning skills
- Ability to discuss and solve claim problems with clients and insurance carriers
COMPETENCIES & TRAITS:
- Business Acumen
- Professionalism
- Building Relationships
- Problem Solving
- Communicating
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The Â鶹´«Ã½, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Â鶹´«Ã½, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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