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Kemper

SVP – Chief Claims Officer

Kemper

Leading the Claims organization at a specialty auto insurance carrier. Focused on operational excellence, financial performance, and regulatory compliance in multiple locations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHenderson • Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in claims management, with a focus on operational excellence and financial performance in the auto insurance sector. Expertise in claims handling, compliance, and building high-performing teams is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Claims Leadership ExperienceBodily Injury ExpertiseLitigation ManagementClaims AnalyticsP&L Management

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Hard Skills
Claims HandlingLoss RatiosReserving AccuracyOperational EfficiencyClaims Strategy DevelopmentVendor ManagementCompliance with State RegulationsBest Practices EstablishmentCollaboration with UnderwritingEmerging Risks Insights
Soft Skills
Team BuildingTalent DevelopmentStrategic Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
CPCUAICARM
Industry Keywords
Auto InsuranceSpecialty RisksNon-Standard SegmentsClaims OperationsSIU

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial performance of the Claims organization within a specialty auto insurance carrier.
  • Oversees all aspects of claims handling, including liability, physical damage, litigation, SIU (Special Investigations Unit), and vendor management.
  • Develop and execute the overall claims strategy aligned with corporate objectives, underwriting appetite, and growth goals.
  • Establish claims best practices tailored to non-standard and specialty risks.
  • Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and product teams to provide insights on loss trends and emerging risks.
  • Own claims P&L performance, including loss ratios and reserving accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements, including claims handling standards and reporting obligations.
  • Build and lead a high-performing claims organization, including recruitment, development, and retention of top talent.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD) preferred.
  • Professional designations (CPCU, AIC, ARM) strongly preferred.
  • At least 15 years claims leadership experience in auto insurance, with significant exposure to specialty or non-standard segments.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale claims operations and delivering improved loss ratios and operational efficiency.
  • Deep expertise in bodily injury, litigation management, and claims analytics.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
  • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
  • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
  • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
  • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
  • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.