Claims Director directs and oversees the operations of an insurance claims department to meet operational, financial, and service requirements. Establishes policies and procedures for the administration of insurance claims for personal, property, or casualty loss based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Being a Claims Director is responsible for the strategic processing and payment of claims. Maintains up-to-date- knowledge of legislation, regulations, and industry events which pertain to insurance claims. Additionally, Claims Director provides expert guidance and consultation to staff on the most complex claims. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Claims Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Claims Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Safety and Claims Coordinator
General Description
The Safety/Claims Coordinator will provide support to the Safety and Risk Management Department.
The majority of time will be spent managing incoming third party claims and subrogation claims
against third parties, however additional responsibilities outlined below. This position will
report to the Senior Safety Manager, however provide various administrative and support to all
Safety Department team members, as well as other departments, as needed.
Key Duties
• Claims Support
o Gather documentation and photos to prepare subrogation claims
o Communicate via phone, e-mail, fax etc. with third party insurance carriers regarding subrogation
claims
o Manage incoming claims from third parties, including approvals/denials from Project Manager(s)
o Prepare Claim denials/acceptance letters
o Serve as point of contact for third party claims
• Administrative
o Create Stickers, Posters, Booklets etc.
o Compile various books and binders for departments
o Maintain and update various stats-graphs, charts, etc.
o Assist in monthly Safety meetings-agenda, communication, handouts, etc.
• Accident/Incident/Near Miss Database Management
o Maintain Accident/Incident Access Database
o Maintain and Distribution of Near Miss and Safety Suggestion Monthly Summary
o Distribution of Accident/NM/Incident reports
• NESOT-New Employee Safety Orientation
o Maintain and Distribute monthly exception report
• Safety Events
o Assist with Safety events (Safety Day, Subcontractor Safety Training, etc.)
Qualification Requirements
• General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
o Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel-basic to intermediate skills
o Customer Service
o Organization/Multi-Tasking
o Office/Clerical-Scan, Copy, Fax, Phone
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by
a Safety & Claims Coordinator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
o Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging
weather conditions and terrain.
o Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per
day.
o Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
o Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 90 pounds with
assistance.
o Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
o Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of
those that a Safety Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
o Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction and asphalt sites).
o Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging
weather conditions and terrain.
Company Benefits
• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life
• Long Term Disability
• Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Additional Benefits including wellness coaching, etc..
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
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