Claims Manager II, Commercial Insurance

Liberty Mutual Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance is seeking a Claims Manager II to lead the Commercial Casualty claims team in a high-exposure portfolio. You will drive strategy, resource planning, and outcomes through effective leadership and data-driven processes.

The role requires strong collaboration with underwriting, legal, and reinsurers, plus the ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulatory considerations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Commercial Claims (Excess and Specialized, General Liability, Environmental, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others and develop staff ethically.
• Strong planning, communication, diplomacy, business acumen, and adaptability.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 7+ years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Claims Management experience preferred; Complex Commercial Casualty claims experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages team to ensure adequate resources and skills for complex Excess claims.
• Drive a culture of urgency, accountability, collaboration, and clear communication.
• Partner with Underwriting, Legal, Reinsurance, Brokers, Insureds, Counsel to align on claim strategy.
• Model leadership and decisive decision-making in a dynamic environment.
• Attracts, develops, and engages staff while addressing underperforming employees.

Skills

Commercial Claims

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Liberty Mutual has an immediate opening for a Claims Manager II position for our Commercial Insurance Casualty leadership. The Claims Manager II plans, organizes, and directs the Commercial Casualty claims handling activities within an Excess Claims team. In this role, you will achieve superior claims outcomes through effective workforce management, quality service delivery, and the use of technology, data analytics, and processes/programs.

Please note we have in-office requirements of at least twice a month if you reside within a 50-mile radius of any of these Commercial Claims offices: Boston, MA; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Las Vegas, NV; Plano, TX; Suwanee, GA; Westborough, MA; or Weatogue, CT. This requirement is subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Manages team to ensure that adequate resources and technical skills exist to handle complex, high-exposure Excess claims in accordance with Company service standards and expectations.
• Drive a culture of urgency, accountability, disciplined collaboration, and clear communication.
• Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders - including Underwriting, Legal, Reinsurance, Brokers, Insureds, Counsel - to align on claim strategy and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Model strong leadership and decision-making in a dynamic environment where priorities, exposures, and stakeholders' needs can shift quickly.
• Actively attracts, develops, and engages talented claims employees while simultaneously addressing employees who are not meeting expectations.
• Focuses staff on continuous improvement, engaging in the transformation and sustainability efforts, looking for ways to build capabilities, and driving organizational effectiveness.
• Participates in short to medium-term strategic business planning.
• Reviews and approves, within assigned authority limits, claim expenses and settlements that exceed the claims employee's authority level appropriately refers claim expenses and settlements that exceed personal authority limits for approval.
• Monitors and evaluates the claims reserve practices within the office and ensures that actual reserves are accurate and established promptly.
• Prepares and distributes management reports analyzing and documenting office operations and performance identifies, analyzes and reports on claims processing trends and issues.
• Maintains awareness of existing and proposed legislation, court decisions and emerging trends in claims litigation to monitor the company's compliance with state and federal legislation.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Commercial Claims (Excess and Specialized, General Liability, Environmental, etc.), claims investigation, coverage evaluation, loss assessment, reserving, insurance legal & regulatory environment, claims processes, applications/systems and procedures, medical terminology, and finance
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others, implement strategies and plans created by senior leaders, develop staff, and achieve goals/objectives the right way
• Other skills required include: planning/organizing work, communication (listening, delivering complex messages, gaining support, promoting collaboration, etc.), diplomacy/tact, business/financial acumen, and adaptability
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 7+ years of progressively more responsible related work experience
• Claims Management experience preferred.
• Complex Commercial Casualty claims experience required.

About Us

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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