Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Paid Holidays, Paid Earned Sick and Safe Time leave, Pension and optional 457 plan, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility, Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, Employer-paid life insurance, Free off-street parking

Job Details

• Full time, exempt
• Location: St. Paul, Minn., office with potential for hybrid work
• Occasional travel throughout Minnesota
• Salary range: $80,350 to $100,000 based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

The property and casualty claims manager is key to helping MCIT carry out its mission of providing cost-effective property and casualty coverage and claims handling to its members by leading the property/casualty claims team in the administration of property and casualty claims within MCIT prescribed standards, industry best practices and specific member services requirements.

MCIT is a joint powers government entity made up of Minnesota counties and associated public entities that pool resources to provide property, liability, auto, cyber and workers compensation coverage to members. MCIT offers a collaborative work environment and excellent benefits, including a pension plan.

Core Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the director of claims, the property and casualty claims manager:

• Assigns claims to staff based on complexity, claim type, caseloads and claims handling protocols
• Oversees claims for appropriate coverage, liability and evaluation of exposures
• Oversees workloads and trends to ensure appropriate staffing levels and division of assignments
• Participates in developing policies relative to property, liability, auto, cyber and bond claims administration (i.e., claims handling protocols, litigation strategies, reserving, reinsurance reporting, recoveries)
• Resolves coverage application questions by reviewing files and consulting with others as needed
• Notifies and communicates with property, liability and cyber reinsurers as required by reinsurance contracts and claims handling policies and procedures
• Oversees reinsurance recovery, restitution, subrogation and salvage; and monitors collection activities and results
• Approves monthly deductible recovery for invoicing by Finance Department
• Ensures compliance with MCIT claims handling/claims management philosophy, policies, protocol and standards within level of authority
• Conduct annual performance evaluations of property/casualty claim representatives

Qualifications

Required

• A two-year degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, insurance or applicable field
• Four years of property/casualty claims handling, risk management or loss control experience
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle drivers license

Preferred

• A four-year degree from a college or university in business administration, insurance or applicable field
• Multiline claims handling experience
• Three years of supervisory/management experience in the area of claims administration or risk management or loss control
• Experience working in a paperless claims environment

Desired

• Familiarity with local government, service organizations, associations
• Familiarity with principles of Minnesota municipal law
• Familiarity working with and resolving cyber claims

Download the Property/Casualty Claims Manager Position Description for a full list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

All applicants must:

• Complete the online MCIT Employment Application
• Provide a cover letter and rsum. The cover letter must identify how the applicants experience and abilities align with the position description. Rsums without application and cover letter will not be accepted. Letters and rsums may be uploaded as part of the employment application process.

Application deadline: Open until filled. First review: Jan. 11, 2025

Applicants who want to claim veterans preference must complete the online Veterans Preference Claim form.

Direct questions to Pam Ihns at pihns@mcit.org or 651-209-6414.

MCIT is an equal opportunity employer.