Regional Claims Manager - Tampa, FL

 

Job ID:  490666

 

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of construction materials, and construction/paving services in the United States.  Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the Preferred Materials Region has facilities throughout the State of Florida, as well as Coastal Georgia and South Carolina.  Companies within the Preferred Region are leading providers of ready mix concrete, concrete block, aggregate materials, hot mix and warm mix asphalt, as well as design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects.  Preferred is committed to being a great place to work, and to attracting and retaining exceptional employees.  We promote a strong safety culture, and have dedicated professionals who are focused on their own safety and the safety of their co-workers.

 

Position Overview

 

Preferred Materials, Inc., A CRH Company, is seeking a Regional Claims Manager to lead the claims and contract risk needs of its regional businesses.  This newly created role, reporting to the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety, will enhance consistency of Workers Compensation, Auto Liability and General Liability claims’ management and Contract Risk across the region. CRH is the leading building materials company in the world. Successful candidates will have the ability to provide strategic solutions for internal stakeholders and work closely with our advisors and partners while also being a hands-on member of the risk management team. 

 

While this position will be based out of the Preferred Materials’ main office in Lutz, FL and there are opportunities for remote work.

                                                                                    

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

Claims Management – Workers Compensation, Auto Liability and General Liability Claims-

• Provide oversight of Preferred Materials' Workers Compensation,, Auto and Liability claims by assisting in investigation, valuation, and ultimate resolution for both non-litigated and litigated matters.
• Mitigates the organization's exposure to risk by coordinating all claims-related activities along with our local management and safety managers.
• Reviews first and third-party claims for irregularities, accuracy, and completeness. Requests additional information, where necessary, for completion of claim processing. Maintains updated records and prepares required reports.
• Resolving bona fide claims at the least possible cost through various risk management and risk transfer techniques, whenever possible.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, and third-party administrator (TPA) to drive WC and Liability claims resolution.
• Direct the program to ensure the proper and efficient handling of claims, gathering data on claims for both record keeping and loss forecasting purposes, and estimating the financial value of claims.
• Supports department manager regarding all aspects of claims administration, loss forecasting, and analysis to assist in loss reduction.

 

The primary function of this position is claims management. Knowledge and/or experience in contracts and insurance requirements would be a plus.

 

Contract Risk -

• Identifying contract risk and leading improvements to mitigate/reduce operational and contractual risk.
• Coaching internal stakeholders through contract risk assessment.
• Coach and provide oversight for others managing insurance documents/requirements for contractors & subcontractors.

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing Liability claims with an insurer, third-party administrator (TPA), or risk management function.
• Demonstrated skills working with outside advisors, insurers, TPA, and legal partners.
• Professional designation preferred.
• Exposure to the building materials, construction or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Experience leading teams preferred.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required and have a valid driver’s license.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

 

• Knowledge/Experience in