About Vorto
Vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain.
Through powerful AI technology, Vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.
5 million truck drivers, and create more jobs across all players in B2B transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success.
Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read this blog post to learn more about our culture.
About the Role
Are you passionate about leading operational excellence in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment? Are you yearning for an opportunity to utilize your creativity to grow a scaling process?
We are looking for a Director of Risk and Claims to join us on our journey to facilitate a digital revolution in the B2B supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes data and reports on results. Maintains oversight of accident intake and claims processes at all levels.
- Reviews and evaluates contracts and proposed insurance language for compliance.
- Accountable for oversight of the Independent Contractor (Owner Operator) insurance program, including policy placement, staff education, reporting internally and externally
- Manages all aspects of the COI program.
- Accountable for execution and oversight of various month-end financial processes associated as needed by management and / or accounting.
- Ensures proper vetting is established and maintained regarding motor carrier onboarding at the brokerage.
- Classifies motor carriers based on eligibility for specific freight.
- Creates and implements audit programs to ensure proper vetting is routinely completed and results escalated to management.
- Supports progressive discipline program for motor carriers contracted to LoHi.
- Analyzes claims, loss, and accident history and identifies methods to eliminate, minimize, or indemnify risks.
- Establishes and maintains a meaningful set of Key Factor Metrics to accurately measure the performance of the claims processes.
- Oversees insurance claims processes including monitoring insurance company claims departments and TPA performance.
- Creates and maintains strong management controls for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end data collection, reporting, and various reporting processes.
- Anticipates and protects from legal risks involving the enterprise.
- Participates in tasks of a highly sensitive and complex nature.
- Works with attorneys, account representatives, agents, doctors, and insureds regarding the handling and / or disposition of claims.
- Oversees an effective litigation hold program.
- Accountable for information shared via discovery.
- Accountable for creating and maintaining management controls on critical data integrity issues.
- Accountable to identify and escalate new exposures and / or opportunities without direction.
- As requested, participates in the identification, response, and implementation of corrective action plans.
- As requested, supports other departments' activities through research, contract / rule, and regulatory interpretations and recommendations.
- Hires, coaches, supports, manages & trains staff.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Proven knowledge of insurance concepts, insurance contract interpretation, and layout, principles, and practices
- Proven in-depth knowledge of law and regulations as related to Property and Casualty insurance products.
- Flexibility To travel regularly, sometimes on short notice.
- Effective public speaking and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations in general, and, specifically, to trucking / transportation companies
- Captive experience is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (outlook, excel, word)
- Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in all projects and an ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as necessary.
- Ability to multi-task projects and required tasks in an organized fashion
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as self-motivated in individual projects
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written to all levels of the organization
Compensation
$150-170k
Benefits
At Vorto we are committed to developing our employees and providing them exciting opportunities to grow and prosper in their careers.
We offer a competitive benefits package as well as numerous additional perks, including :
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Flex and Health Savings Plans
- Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid parking or RTD pass
- Voluntary income protection benefits including Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Protection Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free or discounted legal program
- Product & Services Discount Program
- Modern office space in downtown Denver with daily coffee, tea, drinks & snacks
- We supply the industry's best hardware and productivity software.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Vorto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.