Director of Claims-Ergon, Inc.

Ergon Inc. is seeking a Director of Claims and is responsible for leading Ergons enterprise claims function including strategy execution and performance. This role oversees all aspects of claims management including litigation third party administrator oversight and analytics with a focus on reducing total cost of risk and improving outcomes across the organization. This position serves as a key partner to business units insurance carriers and outside counsel and reports directly to the VP of Risk Management. Ergon Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employees willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the world but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

Claims Director Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the enterprise claims function including oversight of all casualty claims and related processes
• Direct litigation strategy in coordination with outside counsel
• Partner with business units to manage claims gather documentation and support effective resolution strategies
• Oversee third party administrators and vendors including performance management audits and contract oversight
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce claim frequency and severity including the use of analytics and reporting
• Manage claims-related financial processes including reserving oversight bill review and reimbursements
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on claim trends drivers and opportunities for improvement

Claims Director Qualifications

• Bachelors degree/Juris Doctor preferred
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in claims litigation or insurance preferably within a large organization or law firm
• 3 to 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of casualty claims litigation strategy and workers compensation
• Experience managing third party administrators or outside counsel

Why Ergon Inc.

At Ergon we are a relationship-driven family-owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood Mississippi we take pride in maintaining a close-knit small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4500 employees we operate in multiple sectors including pavement & pavement preservation specialty refining logistics construction and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized rewarded and empowered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays vacation and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide compensation strategy
• Collaborative inclusive and performance-driven culture
• Career growth in a dynamic diversified organization

At Ergon Inc. we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together were committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do whats right provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. Thats empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We dont say were experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together we foster a culture of respect acceptance and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. Were united by our shared values constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Claims Director

Location: Flowood MS

Required Experience:

Director