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Manager, Casualty Claims Operations

Mount Prospect, IL
$140,000 to $160,000
About the role:
A rapidly growing, A+ rated property & casualty insurance carrier is seeking experienced Casualty Claims Operations Manager to oversee and elevate auto casualty claims handling in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in guiding teams, improving processes, and ensuring best-in-class claims performance.
Duties and responsibilities:
Lead and manage the end-to-end casualty claims operation, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions. Mentor, develop, and inspire a team of adjusters and support staff, fostering accountability and performance. Implement process improvements and best practices to drive efficiency and mitigate loss exposure. Monitor high-severity claims and litigation, ensuring effective risk management. Deliver key performance insights to senior leadership through reporting and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Claims, Underwriting, and Finance to support business goals. Design and scale operational structures to support ongoing company growth.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field (advanced degree a plus). 7+ years of casualty claims management experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role. Strong background in auto claims; non-standard auto expertise is highly valued. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Proven ability to analyze complex claims issues and drive practical, results-oriented solutions.
Compensation:
Competitive base salary ($140,000 to $160,000), 401(k) with up to 6% match, Comprehensive health benefits, Paid CLEs, licensing, and professional development, Company-paid lunches, Stability + Growth, years of profitability, A+ rated, continued expansion.