<p>WHO WE ARE IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted Locally run from its office in West Des Moines Iowa IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena Iowa in 1884 Thats over 140 years Today IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known along with exceptional service for a competitive price Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six state territory Iowa Illinois Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota and Wisconsin CASUALTY CLAIM MANAGER IMT Insurance is looking to fill the position of Casualty Claim Manager within our Claims department In this position you will supervise and provide direction to claim personnel providing technical guidance in moderately to overly complex claims Youll also be responsible for handling litigation files If youre interested in learning more about this opportunity apply online today A DAY IN THE LIFE Lead mentor and develop a team of casualty claims professionals to achieve performance quality and service goalsOversee investigation evaluation and settlement of casualty claims including complex and high exposure lossesMonitor claim handling for compliance with company standards legal requirements and best practicesReview and approve coverage decisions reserves and settlement authority within assigned limitsPartner with legal counsel on litigated claims strategy and resolutionAnalyze claim trends identify process improvements and implement operational efficienciesManage staffing workload distribution and performance metrics to ensure optimal team productivityCollaborate with underwriting risk management and other departments to improve overall loss outcomesProvide reporting and insights to senior leadership regarding claim performance and risk exposureDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS A college degree or equivalent along with 4 years of casualty experience with 2 years of claims supervisor experience or related claim knowledge is requiredAbility to read problem solve and pay close attention to detailsAbility to listen and communicate to the customer both orally and in writing in a professional mannerMaintain technical expertise and knowledge of current trends and techniques in the marketMust maintain valid drivers license due to required fieldworkMust develop and maintain strong negotiation skillsAbility to advise and guide claim personnel in the handling of moderately to overly complex claim settlementsMust be a self starter with the ability to evaluate coverage liability and damages and make independent decisions affecting claim settlementsMust possess the ability to work well with othersBENEFITS & PERKS IMT Insurance is committed to our employees and their families When you work for IMT you earn far more than just a paycheck The IMT office was new in 2018 and offers a fitness room game room and a variety of collaboration areas This position includes a flexible work arrangement learning and development opportunities and more Below is a list of what IMT offers our employees Medical dental and vision insurance Life & A D & D insurance 401K retirement savings accounts spending accounts long and short term disability profit share paid vacation & sick time employee assistant program and additional voluntary benefits The salary range for this position is 8300000 145000 Starting salary and level of position will depend on level of experience This position is not eligible for tips or commission but may be eligible for additional bonuses WHAT DEFINES US Our vision is to provide peace of mind in the moments that matter We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity andor expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class Our agents and customers come from all walks of life and so do we Our goal is to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our team stronger If you share our values and our passion for creating a Worry Free life for others we want to talk to you</p>