Vice President- Claims

EPIC Brokers • Rancho Cordova, CA

3d • $175,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Come join our team! There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen. Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees. Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of brokerage claims experience, including knowledge of P&C coverages, policy forms and brokerage claim customer service activities.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and the ability to navigate the internet.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Valid P&C Property Casualty Broker-Agent License.
• Juris Doctor of Law Degree, required

Nice To Haves

• Investigate, evaluate and settle claims, applying technical knowledge and human relations skills to effect fair and prompt disposal of cases and to contribute to a reduced loss ratio.
• Supervise claims adjusters to ensure that adjusters have followed proper methods.
• Adjust reserves or provide reserve recommendations to ensure that reserve activities are consistent with corporate policies.
• Resolve complex, severe exposure claims, using high service oriented file handling.
• Pay and process claims within designated authority level.
• Confer with Counsel on claims requiring litigation
• Contact or interview claimants, doctors, medical specialists or employers to get additional information.
• Maintain claim files such as records of settled claims and an inventory of claims requiring detailed analysis.
• Prepare reports to be submitted to company’s data processing department
• Conduct detailed bill reviews to implement sound litigation management and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Developing Objectives and Strategies – Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others – Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems or process-related topics
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others – Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Obtain information from individuals
• Identifying Objects, Actions and Events – Identifying information by categorizing, estimating recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulation or standards.
• Thinking Creatively – Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization – Representing the organization to clients, the public government and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing or by telephone or e-mail; examples: communicate technical information, conduct presentations, compile information through interviews, and confer with legal advisors.
• Processing Information – Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data: Investigate insurance claims; verify investigative information; note discrepancies in financial records.
• Organizing, Planning and Priortizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Guiding and Developing Teams – Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect and cooperation famon team members.
• Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates – Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Establishing and maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Manage Claims Advocates, Claims Consultants and other Administrative Personal.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time off
• Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
• Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
• Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
• Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
• Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
• Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
• 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree