VP, Claims Agribusiness
NationwideAbout the role
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Job Description Summary
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to drive the Claim strategy of a Fortune 100 company? As the Vice President for Agribusiness/Farm Claims, you will be accountable for providing executive leadership and technical claim expertise to develop and execute the claim strategy to ensure claims are handled appropriately, effectively, and fairly, with a focus on claim quality, delivery of superior claims service and optimal claim outcomes. You will direct the activities of strategic and operational initiatives to ensure claim cost and operating expenses are controlled, superior claim servicing is provided, and specialized talent is acquired, developed, and retained.Are you an expert in Agribusiness Claims and leading strategic transformations? If you thrive in an environment where you collaborate with leaders across business lines and lead a high performing team to achieve financial goals, set strategic vision and build industry expertise, then we want to hear from you!
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Develops and executes organizational strategies to meet performance goals and maximize effectiveness and efficiency in claim handling. Functions as a corporate representative to identify customer needs and exemplify company policies and philosophies through regular interaction with key customers, industry peers, and professional organizations.
Serves as the strategic leader of the Agribusiness and Farm Claims organization. Grants authority for resolving claims in alignment with delegated corporate and divisional authority.
Partners with the Chief Claims Officer for Commercial, Excess & Surplus, and Specialty on strategic and tactical planning, and collaborates with peers to develop and implement new or enhanced claim-handling processes and procedures.
Communicates and drives claim performance to achieve individual and team operational results, including customer service, indemnity and expense outcomes, and alignment with division goals and objectives.
Continually develops subordinate staff to achieve optimal performance in current roles and to prepare for future organizational needs. Sponsors corporate leadership development programs.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to the President, E&S Specialty and Commercial Lines. Manages a team of 3-4 AVPs, Directors and over 200 + claims professionals.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree preferred, graduate degree a plus. Advanced study in Insurance preferred.
License/Certification/Designation: CPCU
Experience: 15+ years within claims, Agribusiness/Farm and/or specialty claims, 10+ years management experience leading large claims organizations.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proven ability to analyze and apply future business and economic trends to strategic decision-making. Proven ability to communicate concisely with individuals and groups, including electronically and in writing; to speak effectively before large and small groups and to facilitate resolution of competing interests. Proven ability to influence associates at all levels and to sell ideas to executive sponsorship groups.
Proven technical knowledge and leadership of Clai
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