Claims Team Manager - Construction Defect

200 CRC Insurance Svcs LLC; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

CRC Group seeks a Claims Senior Supervisor to oversee daily claims operations and a skilled team of adjusters. You will ensure adherence to company guidelines, regulations, and service standards while managing complex, high-severity claims across multiple lines of business.

In this role, you’ll provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship, monitor workflows, and drive strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. A strong leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of claims handling experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of claims adjusters and specialists, ensuring objectives and quality standards are met.
• Review and approve coverage analyses within delegated authority and escalate as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Monitor workflow, allocate resources, and resolve escalated issues to maintain SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies for all claims activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process improvements and implement best practices.
• Analyze claims data to identify trends, manage risk, and suggest strategic initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations and contribute to workforce planning.

Skills

People leadership

Claims investigation

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Negotiation

Process improvement

Decision making

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field

Tools

State adjuster license

CPCU/AIC certifications

Job description

The Claims Senior Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a claims team, ensuring adherence to company guidelines, industry regulations, and service standards. This role manages Construction Defect claims, provides technical expertise, develops staff capabilities, and drives efficient claims resolution to achieve business objectives and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and lead a team of claims adjusters and specialists, ensuring performance objectives and quality standards are met.
• Review and approve coverage analysis on claims within delegated authority and escalates as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to enhance proficiency and support career development.
• Monitor workflow, allocate resources, and resolve escalated issues to maintain service-level agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, industry regulations, and internal policies for all claims activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements and implement best practices for claims handling.
• Analyze claims data to identify trends, manage risk exposure, and recommend strategic initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations and contribute to workforce planning, including hiring, training, and succession management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of claims handling experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Proven track record managing complex and high-severity claims across multiple lines of business.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

• State adjuster license where required or ability to obtain within specified timeframe .
• Professional insurance certification (e.g., CPCU, AIC) preferred.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Claims investigation and analysis
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Leadership and people management
• Conflict resolution and decision-making
• Communication and negotiation proficiency
• Data analysis and reporting
• Process improvement and workflow management
• Customer service orientation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF CRC GROUP:

At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being - physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support.

• Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance;
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts;
• A 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

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Who We’re Looking For

We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you value integrity and are driven to succeed, CRC Group is the place for you.