Claims Director, Auto Physical Damage (Remote, US)

Openly; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Claims Director, Auto Physical Damage, driving revolutionary changes in the claims process to enhance customer experience. With a focus on innovation and strategic growth, this position involves architecting a new claims infrastructure and leading a high-performing team. Be at the forefront of reshaping the insurance industry, leveraging your extensive experience and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Equity

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Offerings

401K Company Contribution

Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks

Work-from-home stipend

Annual Professional Development Fund: $2,000

Paid Volunteer Service Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in property & casualty insurance claims.
• At least 4 years leading Auto or Casualty claims teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Auto Physical Damage claims team.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure consistent claims philosophy.
• Drive superior claim outcomes by managing operational targets.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Job description

Claims Director, Auto Physical Damage (Remote, US)

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Openly is rebuilding insurance from the ground up. We are re-envisioning and enhancing every aspect of the customer experience. Doing this requires a rapidly growing team of exceptional, curious, empathetic people with a wide range of skill sets, spanning technology, data science, product, marketing, sales, service, claims handling, finance, etc.

Now is the perfect time to join Openly. Here’s why:

• Established success, rapid expansion. Openly thrives in 24 states, powered by thousands of satisfied independent agents and policyholders, and continues to expand its reach across the country.
• Strategic growth backed by leaders in innovation. Openly is supported by some of the world’s leading investors, including Google’s “Gradient” AI-focused fund, Allianz X, Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners, Obvious Ventures, Clocktower Technology Ventures, and Point Judith Capital.
• Help shape Openly’s future. With a strong foundation, Openly offers unparalleled opportunities to directly influence our trajectory and make a significant impact as we continue to scale and revolutionize the insurance industry.
  
  

If you’d like to understand more about Openly’s mission, consider checking out this video (https://vimeo.com/267654520) from a company pitch we gave several years ago at Techstars.

Position Overview: Openly is seeking a Senior Leader to spearhead the design, implementation, and leadership of their new Auto Claims Team. The primary objective is to revolutionize the traditional claims experience for the industry, agents, and policyholders. This role reports to the VP of Claims.

Strategic Responsibility: As a foundational leader, you'll be instrumental in architecting our Auto Physical Damage claims infrastructure from the ground up. This includes selecting and strategically integrating cutting-edge vendors, leveraging innovative technology, developing lean and customer-centric processes, ensuring airtight regulatory compliance, and cultivating a best-in-class internal desk adjustment team. Your impact will be felt across every aspect of the claims lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate seamlessly with the Claims Director, Auto Casualty, to ensure consistent claims philosophy, streamlined processes, and a unified policyholder experience across all auto claims.
• Blueprint and build the foundational structure and processes for all Auto Physical Damage claims, setting the standard for efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Champion and contribute to the evolving operational strategy and vision for the entire Openly Claims organization, actively shaping our future.
• Drive superior claim outcomes by meticulously managing operational metric targets, including loss dollars, loss adjustment expenses, claim average cycle time, customer experience, employee experience, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner strategically with Vendor Management and Technology Teams to rigorously evaluate and select best-in-class vendor partners.
• Innovate and implement sophisticated segmentation rules for claim routing, optimizing the intelligent use of technology, personnel, and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with the Data Strategy team to design robust key operational metrics and automated reporting, fostering unparalleled transparency and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide critical policy and claims feedback in collaboration with the Insurance Product team, influencing future product development.
• Be a visible ambassador for Openly at leading claims industry events and forums, sharing our vision and expertise.
• Maintain a keen understanding of emerging industry trends, evolving regulatory landscapes, and breakthrough technological advancements to keep Openly at the forefront.
• Foster a highly collaborative and cross-functional team environment, actively working with underwriting, product, legal, and other departments to ensure a cohesive and customer-centric approach to all claims.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in property & casualty insurance claims roles with increasing responsibility and leadership.
• At least 4 years of experience leading Auto or Casualty claims teams with a demonstrated track record of achieving strong operational results.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience leading Auto or Casualty process design teams.
• Proven ability to design, staff, and lead high-performing claims teams.
• Demonstrated passion for leadership, coaching, and talent development.
• Proven track record of strategic planning and budget management.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and addressing complex business challenges.
• Results-oriented with strong decision-making capabilities.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

The target salary range represents the budgeted salary range for this position. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and skills. We are committed to providing a compensation package that not only reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role, but also the unique expertise that the chosen candidate will bring to our team.

Target Salary Range

$154,800—$183,825 USD

The full salary range shows the min to max salary range for this position. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and determined based on various factors including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Full Salary Range

$145,125—$241,875 USD

Benefits & Perks

• Remote-First Culture - We supported #remotelife long before it was a given. We'll keep promoting it.
• Competitive Salary & Equity
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Offerings
• Life and disability coverage including voluntary options
• Competitive PTO - 20 days and 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays) per year under the Company’s vacation and holiday policies.
• Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave based on meeting eligibility requirements (Birthing parents may be eligible for additional leave through STD)
• 401K Company Contribution - Openly contributes 3% of the employee's gross income, even if the employee does not contribute.
• Work-from-home stipend - We provide a $1,500 allowance to spend on setting up your home workplace
• Annual Professional Development Fund: Each employee has $2,000 in professional development (PD) funds to spend on activities or resources annually. We want each Openly employee to achieve personal and professional success and to feel supported, confident, and informed about improving their efficiency and productivity.
• Be Well Program - Employees receive $50 per month to use towards your overall well-being
• Paid Volunteer Service Hours
• Referral Program and Reward
  
  

Depending on position, Employees generally are eligible for cash incentive compensation, including commissions for sales eligible roles. In all cases, eligibility for compensation and benefits is subject to applicable plan and policy terms in effect from time to time.

U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and currently residing in the US will be considered.

Openly is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Openly is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Openly will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities under applicable law.

We strive to provide an exceptional applicant and candidate journey when you engage with us. In an effort to respond to applicants in a timely manner, we leverage AI to organize applications and resumes based on required and applicable skills and experience. To allow our applicants to drive their initial interview experience with us, we may leverage an AI-supported scheduling tool so you can choose when to meet with our team. While AI assists with efficiency, all hiring decisions are made by our team members. Rest assured, your data is protected according to privacy laws and company policies. Contact our recruitment team with any questions about our AI-assisted hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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