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SUMMARY

This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Claims and will work closely with leaders of all business units that report within the Claims organization. This role will lead, plan, organize, implement and/or assist the business units in implementing operational efficiencies and assist with strategies to achieve the goals and objectives of the Claims department. Working directly with the Divisional Directors, this role will work to ensure consistent practices and procedures are developed and followed across the division. This position will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations within the business units of Medical Bill Review, Medical Management, Decision UR, and Claims Assistants. They will have direct oversight of these business units along with coordinating, planning, problem solving and implementing solutions to solve productivity and efficiency challenges.

This position will develop business partnerships within the enterprise while leading the development and integration of corporate strategic initiatives within the operations. Understands multiple perspectives of corporate business and operational issues and their impact to the Company. Manages various projects and initiatives from ideation through development, approval, execution, and tracking. Works closely with the leadership team to develop annual and long-term goals and objectives. Responsible for the creation of key performance indicators, maintaining data sources, dashboards and analytics, long-term staffing plans, staffing model enhancements, budgeting, business continuity planning, and TPA management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Systematically evaluate the workers\' compensation and property & casualty claims operations results and report these to the Senior Vice President of Claims and Divisional Directors.

Work with the Senior Vice President of Claims and divisional leaders to develop and manage the workers\' compensation and property & casualty strategic plan.

Architect success by continuously providing focus and direction on the most important matters and searching for and highlighting best practices or potential disconnects that could create risk.

Accountable for creation, support, and assistance with timely execution of strategy, budgeting, long-term staffing, staffing model analysis, and business continuity plan adherence.

Identify and analyze areas for operational efficiency needs and work with the business units and collaborate with key stakeholders to provide solutions. Develop, monitor, and review key performance indicators to provide insight for all claims leadership. Monitor and govern operational functions to reduce redundancy and build efficiencies.

Build and foster collaborative relationships with executive leadership within the enterprise to stay informed and abreast of new initiatives and services of the enterprise.

Partner with Marketing and Corporate Communications on communication efforts including Division\'s strategy communications, employee communications and highlighting strategy plans, status, and related materials. Represent the company in community and industry, programs, and conferences.

Create executive-level analysis and reporting to assist key stakeholders with budgeting, expense management, briefings, and identification of emerging trends that may have a substantial impact on profitability and results.

Participate in the development of programs as a strategic partner that supports the company plan.

Provides visionary leadership to create and maintain a cost-effective department while facilitating efficient operations to meet current and future bu iness needs within the organization.

Responsible for management of the Medical Bill Review Director, Medical Management Director, Decision UR, and the field Claims Assistants Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor\'s degree in a related field required.

Ten years of progressively more responsible experience in a claim environment with demonstrated technical claims experience required.

Five years of claims management experience required. Includes supervising managerial staff and operational oversight is required.

Demonstrated experience in problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

Continuous learning required, as defined by the Company\'s learning philosophy. Certification, or progress toward, highly preferred and encouraged.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Expert knowledge of workers\' compensation statutes and workers\' compensatio