Manager, Claims Operations- (Property Specialty)

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

Multiple Openings

As a dedicated Manger, Claims Operations, you will manage and be 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.

This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site 4 days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you’ll do:

• 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’ll 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.
• 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

• Prior condo, liability, or lawsuit claims handling experience.
• 5 years of property claims experience handling moderate to complex dwelling and liability claims.
• 2+ years prior management experience managing Examiner Level claims professionals (complex property).
• P&C claims leadership experience with development skills.
• Knowledge of property claims contracts and interpretation of case law.
• Knowledge of Xactimate, Xactanalysis and Xact Contents.
• Related Professional Certification(s)/Designation(s).
• Superb interpersonal skills including verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrated strong training, coaching, mentoring 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.

Compensation range:

The salary range for this position is: $103,450 - $191,970.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1