Workers Compensation Unit Manager - Rancho Cordova, CA

MSCCN; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a seasoned leader to manage a team of Workers' Compensation claim professionals in California. You will guide staff, conduct regular file reviews, and align the team with the Home Office product vision while driving quality and performance.

You will attract, develop and retain top talent, oversee onboarding, provide ongoing coaching, and implement training and succession plans to deliver exceptional service and cost efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years claim work experience in at least one line of business.

Responsibilities

• Proactive recruitment of talent and strategic staffing.
• Effective orientation and onboarding of new hires.
• Manage staff performance; implement development plans.
• Develop training, performance development and succession plans.
• Retention strategies to address turnover.
• Improve file quality and customer service while controlling costs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$104,000.00 - $171,700.00

What Is the Opportunity?

Under general direction and as a member of the local management team, this position is responsible for product quality and performance for a specific team of Workers Compensation claim professionals. Provide guidance and direction to direct reports through a continuous process of management involvement and frequent claim file review. Serve as a field representative for the Home Office Workers Compensation product, as requested. Reinforce the Workers Compensation Vision, Strategies, and Objectives through word and action. Select, lead, mentor, performance manage and develop staff. This job manages staff.

What Will You Do?

Attract, Retain and Develop World Class Talent

• Proactive recruitment of talent; work with management establishing and implementing a strategic staffing strategy.
• Effective orientation and on-boarding.
• Manage staff performance; implement strategies and plans to address staff development; identify and address training needs on an ongoing basis; provide frequent performance feedback.
• Work with management to develop and implement effective training, performance development and succession planning.
• Effective retention planning; proactively manage and respond to turnover.
• Effectively utilize reward system to distinguish top performers and significant achievements.

Provide Compelling Claim Services

• Employ proper claim handling techniques to protect the integrity of our brand and providing consistent service quality and streamlined processes to add value for our customers.
• Develop and execute a strategic file management plan that achieves optimal file resolution and business results.
• Provide face-to-face and written guidance to ensure effectiveness, engagement, accuracy and efficiency.
• Review new notices, ensuring claims are assigned to staff with appropriate skill sets.
• Conduct quality file reviews per office/ best practices guidelines.
• Establish/follow up on file reviews per diary instructions, conducting additional reviews (i.e. 180, 360 day reviews), as necessary.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to improve file quality, customer service and manage costs.

Drive the Information Advantage

• Successfully leverage data, management information and technology to identify and make the most of opportunities to support business strategies and improve results.

Achieve Optimal Solutions

• Focus on resolution and process improvement, fulfilling all obligations while maximizing cost effectiveness, helping the business understand drivers, trends and product stress points and helping our partners attract and retain business.
• Operate within agreed upon expense budget to achieve optimal business results through productivity, appropriate resource allocation, inventory management and loss adjustment expense.

Partner for Mutual Success

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, business partners, customers, agents, regulatory agencies and others to achieve organizational goals and create better outcomes.
• Participate in business meetings and agency visits as required.

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor's degree.
• Claim management experience.

Leading the Business

• Drive Results.
• Leads Change.
• Executes Business Strategy.

Leading Others

• Attract Top Talent.
• Maximize Individual Performance.
• Holds Others Accountable.
• Aligns Rewards.
• Creates and Sustains a Dynamic Workplace.

What is a Must Have?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years claim work experience in at least one line of business.