VP, Consumer Claims

Arch Insurance Group Inc. • Kansas City, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Consumer Claims is responsible for overseeing the staffing, operational processes, and workflows for consumer claims related to warranty products, lender claims (such as GAP waivers, mortgage and lender-placed insurance), as well as travel, accident, and health claims. This executive role ensures efficient claim resolution, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, finance, or related field; Law degree/JD preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in claims management within warranty, insurance, or lender environments, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large teams and complex claim operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to consumer claims, including GAP waivers, mortgage and lender-placed insurance.
• Proficiency with claims management software, data analytics tools, and integration platforms; demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive process improvements and adapt to changing industry demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize claims management strategies and processes across warranty, lender, and insurance/non-insurance products.
• Lead and manage claims teams, including recruitment, training, performance management, and workforce planning to ensure adequate staffing levels and high productivity.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with industry regulations and internal policies for all claim types, including GAP/GAP waivers, mortgage insurance, and lender-placed insurance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in claims workflows to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (such as underwriting, legal, IT/Development and customer service) to resolve escalated issues and provide support for new product launches.
• Analyze claims data and trends to identify areas for risk mitigation and process enhancement.
• Establish and track performance metrics, reporting regularly to executive leadership on claim volumes, resolution times, and quality outcomes.
• Develop and oversee staffing models to ensure adequate resource allocation for claims operations, including catastrophe (CAT) claims related to travel products.

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Backup Child and Elder Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees