Manager, Claims Operations – Auto Physical Damage

Why USAA?

Let’s do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other.

Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

What youll do:

We are seeking a dedicated Manager Claims Operations – Field APD.

This position will be based in the Houston Metro, TX area. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Manages and is accountable for auto, property, and other claims operations member service employees who are responsible for serving our members, and providing appropriate solutions as they investigate, evaluate and negotiate the claim. Develops engaged employees through regular coaching and feedback to deliver business results. Executes process improvements, provides feedback on the process and leads organizational process changes. Drives execution of operational risk management, regulatory compliance training, policies and procedures.

Inspects and reviews quality of claim files and provide feedback to employees as appropriate.

Responsible for ongoing coaching and driving awareness so employees understand how their work and contributions support the overall claims and Enterprise strategies.

Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, member experiences and processes providing feedback to internal partners

Creates conditions for success removes obstacles, leads and champions change.

Achieves optimal productivity through managing workload volumes, staffing, training needs, and identifying and implementing appropriate solutions.

Responsible for ongoing monitoring of work to ensure consistent execution of processes and adherence to guidelines and frameworks.

Handles escalations and makes appropriate decisions based on the policy.

Facilitates and guides employees through skill identification and developing for career progression Supports projects by serving as a subject matter expert.

Hires, develops, and coaches claims employees for results delivery.

Consistently coaches employees on claims handling and identifies opportunities to improve overall process and engagement

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 (10 years of experience in lieu of a degree).

6 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include a minimum of 2 years of claims handling experience required with demonstrated proficiency.

2 years of direct team lead, supervisory or management experience.

Experience using and interpreting data to make decisions.

Demonstrated leadership, initiative, customer service and/or claims handling skills.

Acquisition and maintenance of applicable insurance adjuster license within 6 months time in role.

What sets you apart:

Bachelor’s degree

Auto physical damage manager experience

Currently possess, or has the ability to acquire and maintain, I-CAR Platinum class status

Advanced knowledge of auto claims contracts and interpretation of case law

Familiarity with salvage procedures, identifying possible subrogation files, as well as claims systems and photo imaging

Must be able to travel overnight and be available for CAT duty

Good computer skills to include working knowledge of CCC One estimating platforms, Total Loss evaluation systems and Excel spreadsheets

Experience managing a remote team

Strong negotiation, investigation, and computer skills

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: $99,160-$189,530 .

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.

If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.

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Find your purpose. Join our mission.

USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.

USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, youll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you dont have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.

USAA is an EEO/AA Employer – applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

California applicants, please review our HR CCPA – Notice at Collection (https://statmcstg.usaa.com/mcontent/staticassets/Media/enterprisehrcpranoticeatcollection.pdf) here.

USAA is an EEO/AA Employer – applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.