Regional Claims Manager-Compliance-Risk - Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Miramar, FL 33027
About the Job
Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
Please note: You must be able to work in the US without any restrictions.
OVERVIEW:
Lead the identification, communication, measurement, and management of risk activities in your designated region. Partner with various departments regarding incident reports and claims or losses, and you investigate, resolve, and respond to all property and liability claims under the direction of the Corporate Counsel.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the identification, communication, measurement, and management of designated region risk activities.
- Develop and implement risk management, compliance and cost savings measures, policies, and procedures for improved claims management.
- Manage relationships with third-party service providers including brokers, underwriters, and other third-party administrators (TPA).
- Assist in investigations of new claims to aid third-party administrators in determining compensability.
- Partner with all departments regarding incident reports and claims or losses.
- Investigate, resolve, and respond to all property and liability claims under the direction of the Corporate Counsel.
- Compliance with the Department of Labor and Industry regarding workers' compensation claims reporting by jurisdiction.
- Manages the workers’ compensation and incident reporting program and processes, assesses, and reports claims to carriers as appropriate.
- Provide timely notification of claims to insurance carriers.
- Communicate plans to address loss events.
- Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, programs, and best practices related to risk management.
- Manage all phases of the claims process from intake and investigation through litigation, settlement, and/or trial, and consults and/or participate in negotiations, conferences, and mediations with adjusting companies, outside as well as corporate legal counsel, staff, claimants, and other involved parties.
- Evaluate reserves to ensure appropriate payout.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field, HR, Risk, Business Administration, or Leadership.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Risk or Claims Management.
- Ability to Travel 30-35 percent in the Central part of the US.
- Strong people skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
- Demonstrated decision-making and critical thinking skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Multi-line experience a plus, especially Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Commercial Auto, including litigated claims.
- Strong with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and risk management information system (RMIS) experience.
- Through knowledge of Workmen’s Comp, Auto, and General liabilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding a machine.
- Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
- Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 20 lbs.
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About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits:
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the largest distributor of beverage alcohol in North America, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. Southern Glazer’s has a proud history of consistently delivering impeccable service in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, Canada and the Caribbean. It’s all made possible by our employees. Our careers focus on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. Challenging our colleagues every step of the way, we provide the tools for them to grow, succeed and accomplish both their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service for our suppliers and our customers while we put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.Southern Glazer’s is nationally recognized by its supplier partners as well as by its customers for its state-of-the-art distribution capabilities and its leading-edge information technology. We also believe in the importance of giving back, being a socially responsible corporate citizen and making generous contributions to national, state and local charitable organizations.