Manager, Claims Operations - Property Claims

Tampa, FL, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $103,450.00 - $186,210.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Pension Plan
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Volunteer hours
wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing Education

Job Description

USAA is a leading financial services group dedicated to serving current and former members of the U.S. military and their families. Founded with the mission to empower its members to achieve financial security, USAA offers a comprehensive suite of highly competitive insurance, banking, and investment products. Their commitment to excellence is demonstrated through exceptional service and trusted advice, always striving to be the number one choice for the military community. The company embodies core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service, which shape how they treat both their members and employees, fostering a culture of respect and dedication. USAA places great emphasis on creating a workplace environment that supports diversity and inclusion and is proud to accommodate active-duty military spouses with flexible remote or hybrid work options that align with policy and business needs.

The position available is a critical leadership role within USAA's claims operations team, responsible for managing and overseeing property and other claims service employees. These employees are essential to delivering optimal member service by investigating, evaluating, and negotiating insurance claims effectively. The role requires someone who can develop a motivated and engaged team through regular coaching, feedback, and performance management, ultimately driving business results. The manager is pivotal in implementing process improvements and leading organizational changes to enhance operational efficiency. Compliance with regulatory and risk management policies is a key accountability, ensuring the claims process not only meets organizational standards but also mitigates risks. Located in one of several USAA offices across the U.S.—San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; Tampa, FL; or Chesapeake, VA—the role requires a commitment to being in the office four days per week but offers a flexible and supportive work environment conducive to professional growth. This role offers a competitive salary range of $103,450 to $186,210, reflective of experience and location. USAA emphasizes professional development and provides various opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. This leadership role is perfect for an experienced claims professional eager to contribute to an organization that values integrity, service, and member satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
  • 6 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include a minimum of 2 years of claims handling experience
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
  • 6 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include a minimum of 2 years of claims handling experience 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
  • 5 years of property claims experience handling moderate severity Homeowners or Dwelling claims
  • Experience handling water loss claims
  • Knowledge of property claims contracts and interpretation of case law
  • Residential construction experience
  • Knowledge of Xactimate, XactAnalysis and XactContents
  • Experience handling catastrophe claims
  • CPCU or other insurance industry designation
  • Current or prior L4A participant
  • US military experience gained through military service or as a military spouse/domestic partner

Job Duties

  • Inspects and reviews quality of property 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
  • Creating 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
  • Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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