Director Claims

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (http://ryder.com/job-applicant-privacy-policy) . Job Description : Summary The Director Claims directs activities within the General and Auto Liability Claims, Physical Damage Repairs and Property and Cargo Claims including the management of loss control activities and third-party provider relationships (including consultants, legal counsel, insurers, and external claims administrators). The Director manages and oversees the physical damage team and handling individual liability, property, and cargo claim. This position reports to the Senior Director of Claims and requires little supervision and is considered a liability, property and physical damage expert within the company. This position has responsibility to handle and manage the aforementioned claims in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Director position leads an internal staff of approximately 40; this consists of professional Claims Managers, Supervisors, Senior Office Manager, Claims Analysts, and clerical staff support. Essential Functions Provides strategic direction to the claims team to establish defined and impacting goals, improve processes, create an inclusive work environment, and motivate staff to reach goals that increase claim quality, costs and improve employee and customer satisfaction. Ensures consistent identification of exposures, recommends solutions, promotes loss prevention, updates and monitors compliance with procedures and manages documented safety/risk management programs. Develop and implements processes to ensure physical damage repairs are completed timely and properly partnering with vendor, operations and all business units. Partners with and gives direction to Operations, Sales, Central Support and Safety in various liability, property and cargo, and physical damage repair matters. Ensures correct coverage to avoid major exposure while keeping costs at a minimum. Manages team to ensure the claim process supports proper invoicing and reduce credits to improve customer satisfaction. Responsible for continuous improvement, developing and implementing new processes to improve overall financial results including the Process Integrity Program. Significant interaction with field and senior management, internal legal counsel, safety directors, Sales, Ryder Security, and members of corporate risk management. Informs field and senior management on all claims issues. Primary backup for the Senior Director assisting with all aspects of the operations Leads and directs claims managers, office manager, and supervisors as well as a team of 40+ claims analysts and administrative staff charging them with continuous development, training sessions, and individual development plans Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Provides direction on high exposure claims and business process Routinely updates senior management on trends, compliance issues on specific claims to assist in timely and well-informed business decisions; understand root cause of claim frequency and severity Establish positive relationships with operations, sales, central support, leadership, and customers. Ensure superior customer service and assist with renewal business Leads and direct special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a sizeable staff, Required Foster collaborative relationships and increase customer satisfaction, Required Superior ability drives favorable outcomes through strategic negotiations, Required Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written interactions, Required Ability to effectively interact and influence Executive, Field management and other business units within Ryder, Required Create a collaborative environment that drives engagement and results, Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Finance or related field or equivalent claims work experience, Required 10 years or more in in the Casualty Claim field, Required 5 years or more experience in Vehicle Rental/Leasing Business or Commercial Trucking Insurance, Preferred 5 years or more in Management or administrative experience, Required Working knowledge of state laws to include ownership, joint and several liabilities Advanced, Required Strong understanding of insurance law and policy languages as well as interpreting contracts Advanced, Required Strong knowledge of the principles of Total Quality Management Advanced, Required Adjuster Insurance Licenses-Insurance related courses such as I.I.A. or C.P.C.U, Preferred Job Category: Risk Management Compensation Information : The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below: Pay Type : Salaried Minimum Pay Range: 150,000 Maximum Pay Range: 200,000 Benefits Information : For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. For more information about benefits, click here (https://ryder.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=4022345&hashed=256118533) to download the comprehensive benefits summary. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. 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