Claim Team Manager - Property Field Inspection at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company – Charleston, South Carolina

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Team Managers are committed to leading and developing our employees to ensure they provide the best service for our customers. This includes:

• First-line management of assigned Claim personnel, which includes hiring, training, coaching, performance management and salary activities
• Review and control of the operation's claim activities including investigations, claim payments, and adjustment expense payments
• Coordinating, communicating, and implementing new Company programs, policies, practices, and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, applicable federal/state laws, and legal requirements
• Promoting development of employees within an inclusive environment

Where You'll Work:

This is a Remote-Field position in which you will work from home and utilize a mobile office/vehicle for in-person appointments. Candidates may be asked to work outside of their assigned territory as business needs dictates.

This position is located in Charleston, SC and responsible for leading a team who services these zip codes: 29003 29042 29081 29082 29401 29403 29404 29405 29406 29407 29409 29410 29412 29414 29418 29420 29424 29425 29426 29429 29431 29432 29434 29435 29436 29437 29438 29439 29445 29446 29448 29449 29450 29451 29452 29455 29456 29461 29464 29466 29468 29469 29470 29471 29472 29474 29475 29477 29479 29481 29482 29483 29485 29486 29487 29488 29492 29493 29810 29812 29817 29827 29836 29843 29849 29853 29902 29904 29905 29906 29907 29909 29910 29911 29912 29915 29916 29918 29920 29921 29922 29923 29924 29926 29927 29928 29929 29932 29934 29935 29936 29940 29941 29943 29944 29945

Competitive candidates should reside within a commutable distance of this territory.

Hours of operation are continually evaluated and may change based on business need. Successful candidates are able and willing to work flexible work shifts and may be asked to work overtime and/or irregular hours.

Competitive candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors
  
  • Promote and maintain a relentless focus on the customer when making decisions
  • Candidly assess our environment and tackle challenges head-on
  • Inspire and energize people to understand and achieve common goals
• Physical agility to allow for: frequent lifting, carrying, and climbing a ladder; ability to navigate roofs at various heights for inspection of both residential and commercial structures; ability to crawl in tight spaces
• May be required to complete Rope and Harness Safety Training
• A valid driver's license is required

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of equivalent work experience
• Claims operations and/or call center experience
• Prior leadership experience
• Experience with Xactimate, XactContents

Additional Details:

• Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable licensing exam(s), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks, and background checks required of various state(s)

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $107,000.00-$142,000.00 annually.
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!