Assistant Vice President of Garage Claims

About the role

The Assistant Vice President, Garage Claims, at Argo Group is responsible for overseeing the Garage Claims Department. Reporting to the SVP, Specialty Claims, this role involves delivering expert claims guidance, managing performance, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert claims guidance in Garage lines, driving timely and accurate results while shaping cost-effective litigation strategies.
• Champion strong claims management principles, setting and achieving performance goals, and implementing data-driven claim management.
• Lead process improvements, collaborating cross-functionally to boost systems, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Recruit, coach, and retain high-performing claims professionals, cultivating technical excellence and exceptional service.
• Model Argo’s values, championing strong claims management and a positive, growth-focused culture for lasting organizational success.

Requirements

• Over a decade of commercial auto garage claims expertise with strong knowledge of bodily injury.
• Significant experience in Garage Claims, including Bodily Injury, as an SME for Underwriting.
• Advanced skills in claims resolution, settlement practices, and technical procedures, consistently delivering timely, cost-effective results.
• Strong business acumen, analytical decision-making, and resilience, thriving in fast-paced environments and adapting to evolving challenges.
• Leadership with emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration, providing meaningful coaching, and building strong relationships across teams and partners.
• Communicate confidently with executive leadership and peers, leveraging polished presentation skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite and key business software.

Qualifications

• Primarily in-office work schedule, with occasional travel.
• Typical base salary range: $166,000 - $194,000 (based on experience and location).
• Eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits program.

Skills

• Expert claims guidance in Garage lines.
• Strong claims management principles.
• Data-driven claim management.
• Process improvement leadership.
• High-performing claims professional recruitment and retention.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Confident communication with executive leadership and peers.
• Advanced claims resolution, settlement practices, and technical procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The typical base salary range is $166,000 - $194,000 (based on experience and location).

Schedule

This role requires primarily in-office work, with occasional travel.