Gallagher Bassett is the premier provider of global claims services, dedicated to exceptional customer service and demonstrably superior outcomes. GB helps people, teams and businesses overcome adversity and loss through the guiding expertise of over 5,000 claims professionals, all committed to going beyond expectations in the continuous pursuit of a better way.
Position Summary:
Working under moderate oversight, leads a branch in performance of all claim handling related functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Leads adjuster recruiting and hiring efforts.
* Participates in training of various positions within the branch. Leads compliance and best practice reporting.
* Fully responsible for technical proficiency of the branch work product, to include compliance with client service instructions and performance warranties.
* Demonstrates a thorough understanding of corporate policies and procedures.
* Uses various metric driven tools such as FOCUS, the Managers Tool Kit and Scoreboard to evaluate performance and identify problem areas in advance of them becoming service issues.
* Takes ownership to resolve such issues.
* Defines branch goals and communicate them throughout the branch.
* Directly and actively engages with clients, Account Management, sales and other parties to continually refine the branches understanding of client requirements.
* Motivates people to perform at the highest level.
* Communicates with clients, carriers and brokers in a professional, positive and proactive manner.
* Works collaboratively all internal departments.
Additional Considerations:
Required:
* High school diploma.
* 15 or more years related claim experience required.
* At least 5 years of supervisory experience required.
* Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled.
* Knowledge of all team member related functions.
Desired:
* Bachelor's Degree
Work Traits:
* Requires exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ensures flawless and consistent execution of client service instructions and performance guarantees
* Ability to actively review work of others via file reviews; identify coaching opportunities, act on needed coaching opportunities and position subordinates for successful development leading to advancement within the organization.
U.S. Eligibility Requirements:
* Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered
* Must be 18 years of age or older
* Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation
* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Gallagher will require proof of work authorization
* Must be willing to execute Gallagher's Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure
Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, gender, gender identity / expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Additional Information
Rolling Meadows, IL
Founded in 1927 in a small office with only a handful of employees, Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE: AJG) has grown to a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company. Gallagher provides insurance, risk management, and consulting services to businesses, communities, and people across the globe. We work with our other brands and outside industry partners to provide the most client-centric, expertise-driven solutions.
We are an international sales and marketing company that plans and administers cost-effective, differentiated property/casualty and human resource risk management programs as brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators.
Our mission is:
TO: Provide superior, cost-effective risk management products· and services that meet the ever-changing needs of our current and prospective clients, while continuing to strive for the highest professional excellence in the delivery of those products and services.
TO: Provide our employees with an opportunity for professional growth, personal satisfaction, and financial security.
TO: Build and maintain long-lasting, consistent, honest, and profitable relationships with our insurance markets that we recognize play a crucial role in meeting our clients’ risk management needs.
TO: Grow shareholder value by increasing our· client base, dedicating ourselves to increased productivity, profitability, and professionalism resulting in long-term earnings-per share growth.
We will accomplish our mission with the kind of leadership that will ensure perpetuation of our corporate culture and to create and maintain a "Gallagher Team" that is the very best at what we do.