Ardagh Group is a global leader in glass and metal packaging solutions producing packaging for the worlds leading food beverage and consumer care brands. Ardagh Group has a truly global presence. We operate 109glass and metal manufacturing facilities in 22 countries employing approxmately23500 people and have global sales of approxmately US$8.2bn.
At Ardagh we have a reputation for innovation; pushing the boundaries of whats possible pioneering new production methods new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. The unprecedented growth of our business has been driven by our unrivalled expertise obsession with quality and commitment to continuous improvement.
We strongly believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued can work to their full potential and where their achievements are celebrated. We are creating an exciting future for Ardagh that is built on our core values of trust teamwork and excellence and we have opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines across our organization.
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The Manager Risk is responsible for managing the liability workers compensation property and subrogation claims administration process for the company. In addition the Manager of Risk will advise the VP of Health and Safety regarding significant risks that may adversely affect the companys exposure. This position is responsible for maintain working relationships with the companys insurance brokers and carriers for the effective and efficient handling of claims. The Manager of Risk will also be responsible for actively participating in all contract negations involving insurance and the Risk Department. This individual will work in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Finance and Legal department to implement safety loss prevention and other compliance measure.
- Actively manage workers compensation caseload with the goal to improve the health and safety of the workforce while lowering costs.
- Provide expert technical direction data analysis support and advice to field personnel to ensure efficient and effective claims administration. Support renewals stewardship meetings and certificate compliance.
- Establish procedures systems and tools and monitor productively and efficiency standards between field personnel and claims administration teams.
- Develop policies and procedures and provide training and educational materials to management on insurance risk management claims and litigation.
- Track regulatory and legal trends in liability and WC claims and litigation in order to anticipate required business changes and risks. Oversee the centralized database for claims submission for compliance.
- Actively participate in all contract negotiations involving insurance and risk transfer.
- Partner with legal department in handling of GL and product claims.
- This position must be able to make decisions to investigate negotiate settle or defend claims in multiple jurisdictions for workers compensation and liability coverage.
- Understand the legal complexities of multiple jurisdictions and ramifications upon claims management.
- Must possess excellent financial and analytical skills to insure appropriate reserves for uninsured portions of claims. Must identify cost mitigation opportunities and implement programs to control expenses.
- Be knowledgeable in the relationship between health and safety and workers compensation.
- Understand Quality and work with quality group to properly identify and quantify potential claims and assess responsibilities under the various policies in place.
- Develop and manage risk transfer and risk retention programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Position requires at least a Bachelors Degree in business safety risk management or other related undergraduate degrees plus 710 years experience in risk management claims handling. The Individual must have a firm understanding of workers compensation insurance programs.
- The ability to be flexible and to change priorities on short notice are important attributes to be effective in this position.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with senior management and outside risk management professionals.
- Must have exceptional problem solving analytical and technical skills with good team dynamics and possess strong planning and organizational skills.
- Individual must have excellent financial and analytical skills.
- Must have proficient computer skills and have knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Applications including use of risk management data base systems.
Our Vision and Values
The people that make up Ardagh Group share much more than a strong brand and an excellent reputation. We each share a common vision: to be the preferred packaging partner to the worlds leading brands. We will achieve our vision by delivering customer innovation providing an inspirational environment for our people and creating sustainable value for our business through its growth and development.
Ardagh Group is anEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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