Zurich is currently looking for an AVP, District Claims Manager to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S. RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America’s farmers and ranchers.
This manager will work from their home in the designated area (district) as outlined below and will lead and direct a team of Crop Area Claims Managers and the respective crop adjusting staff to ensure accurate and timely resolutions of a wide variety of crop claims in the district. They will serve as a subject matter expert regarding product developments or enhancements to provide support and guidance and ensure compliance with regulatory policies. As a manager, they will coordinate the work activities of the team, and have responsibility for performance, development, and coaching of management staff to maximize contributions and drive employee development and operational improvements. Additionally, they will be responsible for the applicable budgets, and utilization of all respective initiatives and processes that offer efficiencies to processes.
The selected candidate must have exemplary abilities in meeting and exceeding deadlines and due dates for both them and the entire team they’re managing. They will need strong communication and presentation skills and be comfortable speaking in small or large venues (i.e. staff meetings, internal company meetings, agent meetings, industry meetings). To be successful in this role, the candidate must have the ability and desire to collaborate with the various teams and colleagues throughout ZNA and the industry.
States in district include:
- California
- Utah
- Arizona
- Idaho
- Montana
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Washington State
- Alaska
- Hawaii
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and 9 or more years of experience in the Claims area
OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 11 or more years of experience in the Claims area
AND - 3 or more years of management experience
- Superior customer service skills and experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of insurance legal statutes and procedures
- Travel 25 – 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience collaborating across work groups
- In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the regulatory environment
- Experience in Crop Claims and technical expertise with the crops throughout the district
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical Skills
- Advanced Degree
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. 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. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. Compensation may exceed the salary listed based on the evaluation of skillset and experience. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The starting salary range for the position is: $115,600.00 – $194,300.00.
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).
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Location(s): AM – California Virtual Office, AM – Arizona Virtual Office, AM – Oregon Virtual Office, AM – Idaho Virtual Office, AM – Montana Virtual Office, AM – Nevada Virtual Office, AM – Utah Virtual Office, AM – Washington St Virt. Office, AM – New Mexico Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
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