Team Manager - Workers Compensation (California)

We're Hiring: Team Manager - WC (California)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in claims management and make a meaningful impact through your expertise.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Offers Work From Home Position
Compensation: $27.72 - $50.69 hourly
⭐ Great Leadership Opportunity
Excellent Crawford Benefits that support financial, physical, and mental wellness
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
️ Access to multiple employee discounts

We're looking for a Team Manager - WC (CA) with a passion for claims management to join our team!
SIP certification required
Proven leadership and experience in managing California WC claims

Role Overview:
You will supervise the investigation, management, and timely disposition of Workers' Compensation claims within account, carrier, and company guidelines.

You will also assist the VP and/or Assistant VP of Claims in managing the Service Center.


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required


* Five or more years of progressive experience as a Claim Examiner, or the equivalent, demonstrating the technical expertise to handle the most complex cases with a high degree of judgment and discretion.


* Previous supervisory experience desirable


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Analytical ability.


* Good mathematical aptitude.


* Good organizational and interpersonal skills.


* Ability to effectively manage, supervise, and develop employees.


* Thorough knowledge of services being delivered by branch office.


* In-depth knowledge of insurance coverages, practices and negotiating skills.


* Familiarity with legal, medical and technical disciplines.


* Industry designations preferred but not required (IIA, AIC, AEI and/or CPCU)


* Where applicable, has passed state licensing requirements for line(s) of insurance handled.


* Settlement Authority: As noted in internal, client and or carrier guidelines.

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* Establishes and communicates performance standards and objectives and conducts performance appraisals.

Administers corrective action with regards to any performance deficiencies in line with human resource policies and procedures.

Recommends/approves salary adjustments, promotions, transfers and dismissals.

Administers all company human resource policies and procedures, communicates to staff, and ensures compliance both for staff and self.

Counsels team members on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development; keeps staff informed of current trends, changes or new developments in the department and company with periodic meetings.


* Reviews, analyzes, and assigns losses to the appropriate claim examiner with directives.

Ensures all directives are executed appropriately.

Ensures workloads are balanced and in line with defined staffing models.

Makes recommendations to improve productivity and ensure timely closures.


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