Overview
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!
Responsibilities
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 Des Moines, IA and responsible for leading a team who services these zip codes: 50001 50002 50003 50005 50008 50009 50020 50021 50022 50023 50028 50032 50033 50035 50038 50042 50047 50048 50049 50051 50052 50054 50055 50056 50057 50060 50061 50062 50063 50065 50067 50068 50069 50070 50072 50074 50076 50078 50103 50106 50108 50111 50112 50115 50116 50118 50120 50123 50125 50127 50131 50133 50135 50137 50138 50139 50140 50141 50142 50144 50145 50146 50147 50148 50149 50150 50151 50153 50155 50157 50158 50160 50161 50162 50163 50164 50165 50166 50168 50169 50170 50173 50174 50208 50210 50211 50213 50214 50216 50218 50222 50225 50228 50229 50232 50233 50234 50237 50238 50239 50240 50241 50247 50250 50251 50252 50254 50257 50261 50262 50263 50264 50265 50266 50272 50273 50274 50275 50278 50309 50310 50311 50312 50313 50314 50315 50316 50317 50319 50320 50321 50322 50323 50324 50325 50327 50632 50801 50830 50831 50833 50835 50836 50837 50840 50841 50842 50843 50845 50846 50847 50848 50849 50851 50853 50854 50857 50858 50859 50860 50861 50862 50863 50864 51531 51532 51535 51544 51552 51573 51631 51632 51646 51651 52211 52339 52569 52574 52581 52583 52590
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.
Qualifications
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 proficiency, licensing exam(s), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks, and background checks required of various state(s)
Our Benefits
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.
- 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!