VP, Claims Casualty - Excess & Surplus Specialty and Commercial Lines

Location: Northern

If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide(R),  on your side  goes beyond just words.

Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
** Job Description Summary
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Leads and manages high level Leaders and specialized claim staff responsible for managing claims of the highest severity and complexity with risk of significant value to the organization, including limits ranging from $1m- $25m and aggregates of $100m for Excess & Surplus and Specialty and $ for Commercial claims. Provides executive oversight of TPA claim management.
* Develops and executes on organizational strategies to meet performance goals and provide maximum effectiveness and efficiency in Claim handling. Functions as a corporate representative to identify customer needs and exemplify company policies and philosophies through regular interaction with key customers, industry peers and professional organizations.
* Strategic leader of Claim Operations for Commercial, Excess & Surplus National Casualty accountable for segments including and not limited to Field Casualty, Workers' Compensation, Excess and Umbrella, Construction, P&C Programs, Commercial Transportation and Alternative Risks and Ventures Claim organization. Grants authority for resolving claims commensurate with delegated corporate and divisional authority.
* Partners with the Chief Claims Officer for Commercial Lines and Excess and Surplus strategic and tactical planning; responsible for providing technical claim expertise to domestic and foreign distribution partners as well as Excess & Surplus Underwriting, Product and Pricing leadership and peers to develop and implement new or enhanced claim handling processes/procedures. Influences  group  business decisions, collaborates in strategic planning and policy development for the company as well as tactical planning for a specific division.

Ensures execution of corporate initiatives.
* Communicates and drives claim performance to achieve individual and team operational results, including customer service, indemnity and expense outcome and strategic alignment with Division goals and objectives.
* Participates on various industry committees, such as IACP advisory board, to promote the company and to keep the Company's best interest in the forefront. Serves as the Company and or Divisional sponsor /oversight for special projects.
* Continually develops subordinate staff to achieve optimum performance in present positions and attract, recognize and develop talent for future. Sponsors Corporate leadership development programs.

May perform all other responsibilities as assigned.
** Reporting Relationships:
** This job reports to (SVP, Commercial and Excess & Surplus and Specialty Operations). Manages a team of 3-4 AVPs, 2-3 Directors and total staff of 575+ claims professionals.
** Typical Skills and Experiences:
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* Education:

** Undergraduate degree preferred, graduate degree a plus. Advanced study in Insurance preferred.
** License/Certification/Designation:
** CPCU. Relevant state licenses required, where applicable. Professional designation or claims specific certifications desirable.
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* Experience:

** 15+ years within claims, 7+ years with Commercial, Excess & Surplus claims, 10+ years management.
** Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

** Proven ability to analyze and apply future…