AVP, Claims Contact Center

United Services Automobile Association (USAA)•Phoenix, AZ

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accountable for auto, property and/or other claims teams to deliver operational business results at scale. Responsible for member service, paying what we owe, controlling expenses, employee engagement, quality, operational risk and compliance across multiple operational areas. Sets operational goals and measures to achieve overall claims targets. Designs and implements claim's strategies supporting enterprise objectives. Collaborates and influences P&C strategies coordinating with peers to affect P&C mission objectives. Responsible for identifying and advancing broad strategic improvements to the operation including efficiency, effectiveness, compliance and regulatory adherence. Sponsors and shapes large transformational efforts across Operational areas. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ or Tampa, FL. Relocation is available for this position. Provides executive leadership and guidance on technical matters and extends settlement authority within their process (or as delegated). Identifies and evaluates internal and external issues of strategic importance to a product line. Demonstrates executive-level thought leadership, strategy development, and financial and operational planning. Leads broad functional Claims and P&C projects and may serve as an executive sponsor for projects. Oversees the development and implementation of functional policies, procedures and guidelines. Identifies opportunities and facilitates major improvements to processes and systems and works with internal partners to accomplish shared accountabilities. Engages with and represents USAA with external partners as appropriate. Works with internal partners to establish appropriate controls within operational area. Responsible for leadership, communication, employee engagement and coordination of business and Enterprise initiatives. Influences and executes claims servicing solutions across process, technology, workforce, third party, and/or analytics in support of P&C product competitiveness Influences and executes operations strategy, plan, goals and objectives in support of Claims Strategy Inspires a high performing team to deliver exceptional experiences to the members, engaged employees and achieve exceptional results. Hires, develops, and coaches claims leaders for results delivery. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
10 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include a minimum of 8 years of demonstrated P&C proficiency and experience.
6 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams.
Experience in developing P&C business solutions to include building a business case, creating influence and delivering results.
Executive-level business and technical acumen in the areas of effective claims handling processes, claims risk and compliance, integrated change management and front-line communications leading to operational excellence.
Proven ability to influence leaders across multiple disciplines and executive levels.
Demonstrated ability to develop and convert strategic vision into a tactical plan and execute on that plan.
Strong knowledge and applied compliance with Department of Insurance, Fair Claims Practices and Federal regulations governing claims handling.
Experience using data insights and making recommendations decision-makers.

Nice To Haves

Accomplished leader with expertise building a large contact center
Advanced technology skills using AI or IVR technology in a contact center environment
Experience building, developing, and growing teams through transformation and modernization
Strategic leadership skills focused on modernization
Experience utilizing data and insights to understand staffing requirements, productivity and workload standards

Responsibilities

Provides executive leadership and guidance on technical matters and extends settlement authority within their process (or as delegated).
Identifies and evaluates internal and external issues of strategic importance to a product line.
Demonstrates executive-level thought leadership, strategy development, and financial and operational planning.
Leads broad functional Claims and P&C projects and may serve as an executive sponsor for projects.
Oversees the development and implementation of functional policies, procedures and guidelines.
Identifies opportunities and facilitates major improvements to processes and systems and works with internal partners to accomplish shared accountabilities.
Engages with and represents USAA with external partners as appropriate.
Works with internal partners to establish appropriate controls within operational area.
Responsible for leadership, communication, employee engagement and coordination of business and Enterprise initiatives.
Influences and executes claims servicing solutions across process, technology, workforce, third party, and/or analytics in support of P&C product competitiveness
Influences and executes operations strategy, plan, goals and objectives in support of Claims Strategy
Inspires a high performing team to deliver exceptional experiences to the members, engaged employees and achieve exceptional results.
Hires, develops, and coaches claims leaders for results delivery.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
Long Term Incentive Plan: Cash payment for Executive level roles only, representing a cash payment which is both time and performance based.

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