Head of Liability Management

Sixt Rent a Car is an international leader in car rental, leasing, and innovative mobility solutions like Drive Now or mydriver. With revenues in excess of $2 billion and a fleet of 220,000 cars, we have moved into over 100 different countries worldwide. Sixt is the largest fleet purchaser of BMW’s internationally, however does not consider itself a luxury car rental company. Instead, Sixt is proud to be a company with superior service and better cars for everyone at an exceptional value.

At Sixt, customers are guests. It is not a rental transaction but an experience equivalent to that of a five star hotel. Sixt hires service and sales oriented individuals, free to travel, and open to cultural experiences interacting with customers and colleagues from many diverse backgrounds. Sixt is more than just cars. We have a passion for style, technology, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Position Summary:

The Head of the Liability Department will work in conjunction with the VP of Risk Management to spearhead the development of Sixt’s US Liability Department.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze Sixt’s exposure and loss in the US, insurance policies and claims handling

Hire and Develop the new in house liability claims team to administer Sixt’s liability claims

Provide technical claims leadership to staff through handling and supervision of all liability claims

Leads, directs and has leadership accountability for claims staff. This includes developing performance objectives and performance metrics in place to both support and meet department goals.

Provide direction, leadership and training to in-house claims professionals.

Partners with business partners to develop strategic and operational plans aimed at mitigating liabilities in order to enable the business unit to meet both growth and profitability targets

Establish, refine and evolve best-in-class claim management program operating characteristics, measurement criteria, and meaningful metrics benchmarking

Provide advice and oversight into claim disposition strategies

Analyze coverage, investigate facts, evaluate damages and negotiate settlements on complex self- insured auto liability claims for the in-house claims operation of Sixt rent a car, LLC

Work closely with Sixt’s managers and counsel to design and implement the insurance set-up to move into the future and to ensure cost-effective and appropriate litigation management strategies are in place

Drives continuous improvement through initiatives involving the employees, processes and technology

Managing expenditures to budget / plan

Supports the professional selection process to retain claims professionals that consistently demonstrate appropriate technical expertise, maturity and a professional commitment to excellence and customer service

Ensures claims best practices are met in the support area for proper and consistent claims performance and achieving the appropriate financial outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and effectively

manage multiple priorities

Technical expertise, claims resolution skills and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures

Ability to embrace change and value diverse ideas and opinions

Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills required

Dependable, cooperative and willing to assist others

Great attention to detail and accuracy

Must be able to work 40 hours per week

Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Proficiency in English

Ability to communicate in other languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, etc.) is a plus.

Benefits:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by an extensive benefits package including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision and 401(k), Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and Supplemental Life benefits and future growth opportunities within the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

The information listed above is intended to describe the general nature and level of this position. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. Your response to this advertisement may result in your consideration for employment with Sixt Rent a Car, LLC and its subsidiaries. Offers of employment will be made by Sixt rent a Car, LLC or any of its subsidiaries or brands.

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