PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Responsible for implementing efficient claims management procedures and establishing protocols for successful claims resolution for all commercial insurance policies through delegation, escalation, or direct involvement to help reduce Inspire Brands’ cost of risk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the management of property and casualty claims programs for all brands with company restaurant locations
- Manage third-party claims administrator and insurance carrier claim resources, conduct quarterly claims reviews, develop special handling instructions, and manage contractual TPA issues
- Provide direction, oversight, supervision and coaching of claims management team to ensure claims are resolved accurately, efficiently and at minimal cost
- Identify and recommend programs and processes to effectively manage continuous improvement of post-loss claims management
- Develop, implement and maintain claims analytics to ensure claims management team is operating effectively
- Monitor claims assignments and activities to balance workload and create efficiencies
- Collaborate with internal stake holders such as Safety Programs Manager, Training leaders, Operations leaders, and others, to support the implementation of safety initiatives and training throughout all brands
- Relay information and make recommendations concerning significant claims trends or practices to HR Business Partners and Operations leaders
- Establish actuarial benchmarks for monitoring yearly claims performance
- Remain current on multi-state workers’ compensation and general liability industry trends
- Confer with Litigation Director on claims-related legal updates
- Support Risk Management department on risk-related projects
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, defense counsel and other external parties related to claims process
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Required Minimum: College Degree
Preferred: Risk Management & Insurance
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Required Minimum: 5+ years
Preferred: Working in claims management environment
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
- Proven knowledge and experience in multi-state workers’ compensation laws, rules, and regulations
- Solid knowledge of laws, rules and regulations for dram shop, products liability, premises liability, and automobile liability
- Advanced knowledge of insurance policies and terms, especially commercial general liability, and automobile insurance
- Demonstrated skills in effective decision making, negotiating, problem solving, and process improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation experience
- Basic knowledge of risk management and claim information systems
Skills Required
- College degree
- 5+ years of experience
- Knowledge and experience with multi-state workers’ compensation laws, rules, and regulations
- Knowledge of dram shop, products liability, premises liability, and automobile liability laws and regulations
- Advanced knowledge of commercial general liability and automobile insurance policies and terms
- Decision-making, negotiation, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation experience
- Basic knowledge of risk management and claims information systems
- Risk Management and Insurance education or experience
- Experience working in a claims management environment
Inspire Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Inspire Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Inspire Brands.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, disability insurance, and related programs are emphasized for support‑center and eligible management roles. Materials also reference options like HSAs and EAPs as part of a broad healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is highlighted for support‑center roles alongside paid leaves such as parental and adoption assistance. Feedback suggests these time‑off elements are a core part of the corporate employee value proposition.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee food discounts, on‑site amenities (e.g., gym, snacks, and similar perks), and lifestyle programs add tangible day‑to‑day value. Additional benefits like commuter options, financial wellness tools, and pet insurance further broaden the package.
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What We Do
Inspire Brands was founded in February 2018 with a vision to invigorate great brands and supercharge their long-term growth. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day.
