Director of Claims Operations at Protective Life

Covington, Kentucky, United States

Protective Life Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Life & Health InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in management (claims management preferred) and financial services, ideally life insurance
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority
  • Skilled in adapting to change, ambiguity, and tight deadlines
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with leadership and stakeholders; excellent verbal/written and organizational abilities
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to simplify complex issues; high attention to detail while managing multiple priorities independently
  • Knowledge of claims regulatory requirements preferred; committed to compliance and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Development: Build an engaged, inclusive team aligned with strategic goals; coach, mentor, and promote professional growth
  • Customer Experience: Capture and act on beneficiary and employee feedback to ensure organizational alignment
  • Vendor & Outsourcing Management: Oversee vendor relationships and outsourcing strategies to drive growth and optimize costs
  • Unreported Death Program: Ensure compliance through timely processes, reporting, and oversight of onshore/offshore operations; prepare audit reports
  • Relationship Management: Maintain cross-functional relationships and serve as SME for Claims operations and vendor best practices
  • Claims Committee: Participate as voting member to review and decide on complex or high-value claims
  • Business Process Improvement: Lead and support initiatives to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve user experience

Skills

Claims Operations
Leadership
Team Development
Vendor Management
Outsourcing
Compliance
Process Improvement
Relationship Management
Audit Reporting
Customer Experience

Protective Life

Provides financial planning and life insurance services

About Protective Life

Protective Life provides financial planning and life insurance services aimed at individuals and businesses. The company offers a variety of products, including life insurance policies and retirement planning guides, to help clients secure their financial future. Their services are designed to assist financial advisors, insurance agents, and individual clients in protecting assets and planning for retirement. Protective Life operates through both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) models, partnering with financial professionals while also reaching out directly to clients via their online platform. What sets Protective Life apart from competitors is their focus on excellent customer service and the provision of educational resources, which empower clients and advisors to make informed decisions. The company's goal is to help clients achieve financial security through comprehensive solutions and support.

Birmingham, AlabamaHeadquarters
1842Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition from digital-first insurance startups could erode market share.
Interest rate fluctuations pose a risk to Protective's investment income.
Direct-to-consumer insurance models may impact Protective's B2B distribution strategy.

Differentiation

Protective.com emphasizes excellent customer service and educational resources for informed decision-making.
The company offers support and training for financial advisors and insurance agents.
Protective.com operates on both B2B and B2C models, reaching diverse client bases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital insurance solutions drives innovation in the life insurance sector.
The rise of fee-based advisory services reshapes the financial planning landscape.
Big data analytics allows better risk assessment and personalized insurance products.

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