Director, Claims Operations - Auto Physical Damage

Why USAA?

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Director Claims Operations – Auto Physical Damage.

This position can be based in our San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Chesapeake, VA; Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL offices.  Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

Manages and is accountable for auto claims operations member service teams who are responsible for delivering business results. Responsible for leading execution change management, claims strategies, leader development and technology adoption. Drives execution of operational risk management, regulatory compliance training, policies and procedures across multiple teams.

• Selects, develops, leads and holds managers accountable for serving members and providing appropriate solutions in auto claims operations through their teams.
• Consistently coaches managers on leading their teams on claims handling, inspecting and reviewing quality of claims and responding to escalations.
• Responsible for achievement of assigned goals, objectives and scorecard deliverables.
• Plans, organizes, and controls the resources to deliver the appropriate claims service.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, and the fair claims settlement practices act.
• Provides guidance on technical matters, monitors claims reserves and extends settlement authority.
• Responsible for service, loss control, and loss adjustment expense.
• Identifies trends and develops action plans as appropriate.
• Understands, researches, and works to influence the financial impact for their respective business area.
• Inspires a high-performance team that works to deliver exceptional experiences to the members and achieve exceptional results.
• Creates conditions for success, removes obstacles, leads and champions change.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree (12 years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• 8 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include a minimum 6 years of P&C experience with 4 of those years in claims required with demonstrated proficiency.
• 3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
• Demonstrated team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, building business solutions, and/or claims accountabilities.
• Experience using, interpreting, solutioning and leading with data.

What sets you apart:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead through strategic and organizational changes delivering intended results and outcomes.
• 15 or more years of experience leading Auto Physical Damage claims operations.
• Advanced technical knowledge of Auto Physical Damage estimating and current repair processes.
• Experience successfully leading claims operations in multiple geographies.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex claim situations, make informed decisions and implement effective solutions.
• Currently holds an ICAR Pro Level III designation.
• Bachelor’s degree.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

What we offer:

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $138,230-$264,200.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.