Sr. Insurance Claims Specialist, Global Risk Management & Insurance
About The Position
Tesla’s Global Risk Management and Insurance Team oversees the company’s corporate insurance, risk management, and surety programs across all business components. Reporting to the Senior Risk & Insurance Manager, the Senior Insurance Claims Specialist will manage insurance and surety-related claims, oversee third-party administrators (loss adjusters), assist in claims-related litigation and arbitrations, and support the broader needs of the Risk and Insurance Group as they arise. This dynamic role offers opportunities for career advancement within the Tesla organization for the right candidate.
Requirements
- 10+ years of auto and general liability claims experience in corporate risk management, insurance company, or insurance broker environment
- Expert knowledge of claims processes, commercial insurance, insurance contract language, and surety
- Demonstrated experience with large, multinational insurance programs
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload while meeting required goals and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence and communicate effectively with insurance and non-insurance professionals
- Ability to develop strategic relationships and work collaboratively domestically and internationally, with proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the automobile, transportation and logistics, renewable energy industry, and construction insurances strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Review incident submissions and report on domestic insurance, surety, and captive/self-insurance claims
- Manage the entire claim lifecycle, ensuring timely reporting and assignments to third-party adjusters
- Supervise claim activity, collaborating with TPAs, insurers, and legal counsel for effective and timely resolutions
- Maintain claim management in line with company standards, legal requirements, and internal controls
- Assess liability, damages, and settlement recommendations, approving payments within authority limits
- Conduct regular reviews with TPAs and carriers to assess performance, adjust reserves, and identify improvement areas
- Analyze loss trends and claim data to uncover patterns, root causes, and opportunities for risk mitigation
Benefits
- Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
