Claims Manager – Commercial Auto Excess Casualty

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Claims Manager leading commercial auto excess casualty claims at Reserv, an AI-driven insurtech. Overseeing specialists, complex claims, automation, compliance, and client reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Commercial Auto Excess Casualty Claim Specialists
  • Foster technical excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
  • Coach on coverage analysis, litigation strategy, negotiation, and high-severity claim evaluation
  • Conduct regular file reviews, performance assessments, and quality audits
  • Execute performance management, including attracting, hiring, retaining, and training team members
  • Oversee complex excess casualty claims for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Implement and maintain best practices for claim intake, investigation, evaluation, settlement, and recovery
  • Ensure consistent application of structured-data workflows and Reserv's modern claims platform
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to refine automation tools and improve adjuster workflows
  • Monitor cycle time, accuracy, severity trends, and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure accuracy and adequacy of all aspects of claim reserving
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for MGAs, carriers, brokers, and internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Underwriting, Actuarial, Account Management, Compliance, and Claim Operations
  • Participate in client meetings, audits, and stewardship reviews
  • Support onboarding of new programs
  • Prepare and present claims reports, metrics, and analysis to clients; advise on claim trends and loss mitigation
  • Guide adjusters on litigation strategy, counsel management, and complex coverage issues
  • Review and approve high-value settlement recommendations, coverage positions, and strategic claim decisions
  • Develop strategies to mitigate fraudulent claims and ensure legal and regulatory compliance
  • Ensure adherence to multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and internal best practices

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of commercial auto liability or casualty claims experience, including high-severity or excess layers
  • 5+ years of management experience, with preference for experience managing in a remote environment
  • Prior leadership experience within a carrier, TPA, or MGA environment
  • Strong expertise in coverage analysis, litigation management, and catastrophic injury evaluation
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners
  • Comfortable with technology and able to evolve claims systems and processes to drive better efficiencies and outcomes
  • Active adjuster license: resident-state license where available, otherwise a Designated Home State (DHS) license
  • Willing to obtain any additional required licenses within 60 days, including state testing
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Integrity, ethics, and a strong sense of accountability in handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Bachelor's degree in insurance, business administration, or a related field preferred
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, SCLA, AIC, or equivalent preferred; JD is a big plus
  • Experience working with MGAs, E&S carriers, or tech-enabled TPAs preferred
  • Familiarity with structured-data workflows, AI-assisted claims tools, or modern claims platforms preferred

Benefits:

  • Generous health-insurance package with nationwide coverage, vision, & dental
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Competitive PTO policy
  • Generous family leave policy after 8 months of continuous work
  • Work from anywhere to facilitate your work life balance
  • Apple laptop, large second monitor, and other quality-of-life equipment you may want
  • Remote-first environment
  • Culture that values expertise, experimentation, and continuous improvement