J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt

Vice President Insurance, Risk Management, and Claims

Lowell, AR - JB Hunt Corporate A & Marketing, USA · Exec · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
AccountingProcurementLeadershipUnderwritingClaims Management

About the role

  • This role also collaborates in establishing and promoting the company's enterprise risk management practices.
  • Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for the management of the company's risk mitigation programs, including claims processing, as well as the structure, design, and procurement of the insurance and risk financing programs across all areas of the company's exposures.
  • Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes personal skills and independent knowledge to build relationships within the insurance underwriting community to promote positive structure and design of cost effective insurance programs
  • Utilizes personal skills and industry knowledge to build effective relationships with national insurance broker practices to ensure the most favorable insurance markets, structures, and pricing are being utilized
  • Utilizes personal skills and industry knowledge to build effective relationships with industry peers to remain updated of evolving industry topics and matters that can effect insurance, claims, and risk programs
  • Utilizes personal knowledge and experience to effectively manage teams to ensure protection of the company's assets, employees, and shareholders in a legal and fair manner, while ensuring all claims are handled according to insurance policy guidelines
  • Partners closely with the company's CFO and finance teams to ensure proper accounting of risk financing programs
  • Utilizes independent knowledge in working with business-unit-level operations to identify and assist in development of programs designed to mitigate risk and financial exposure
  • "This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."

Requirements

  • Travel required up to 25% of the time
  • International travel required on occasion
  • must have valid passport and be permitted to travel outside of the United States
  • Ability to read and understand insurance policies and policy terms/language
  • Ability to understand risk financing options and accounting principles
  • Ability to understand legal contractual terms
  • Ability to understand claims and litigation strategy and process
  • Ability to uphold a professional demeanor in all interactions, demonstrating empathy and patience in the face of challenging situations
  • Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field with 15 years Auto/General Liability Claims, Insurance, Risk Management, or relevant experience with at least 10 years of which being direct management experience
  • AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
  • International travel required on occasion; must have valid passport and be permitted to travel outside of the United States
  • Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner

Nice to have

  • Auto/general liability, cargo and workers' comp claims, insurance, or risk management experience in the transportation industry
  • Certified Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) certification
  • Experience in managing Claims or Litigation teams within the Transportation or Insurance industry
  • Experience in managing large claims volume programs, including complex claims matter management systems
  • Ability to type at least 30 words-per-minute
  • Knowledge of claim investigation procedures
  • Knowledge of approaches and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems
  • Proficiency in documenting case details accurately and assessing payment eligibility

Compensation

  • Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
  • This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

  • including, but not limited to, managing multiple insurance brokers across various lines of coverage

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
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