Manager of Disability Benefits at The Standard in Portland, Arkansas

Job Description:

Remote Type: Remote (USA)
Portland, OR
Remote, USA
Time Type: Full time
Requisition ID: REQ005124


Description:

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.

Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary

As the manager of disability benefits, you will lead a team of long-term disability analysts to ensure timely, accurate and thoroughly investigated disability decisions are being made contributing to the company’s success through excellent customer service and meeting or exceeding performance objectives.

• Guide your team to execute medical and vocational investigations and disability management strategies and techniques, and pursuit of deductible income and over-payments, and claims are managed to correct payment duration.

• Coordinate the assessment and management of policyholder accounts, implement intervention and reporting strategies in response to sales, marketing and client needs and claim trends; promote effective working relationships and coordinating self with Group Sales and Marketing, Special Accounts, Underwriting and other operating units to install, service and retain existing accounts and contribute to the sale of new accounts.

• Provide subject matter expertise on technical claims and product knowledge to help your team achieve organizational goals.

• Respond to internal and external inquiries on claim administration as well as product and service issues.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• At least five (5) years of experience analyzing claims in long-term disability.

• Prior leadership experience and/or experience approving and mentoring claims professionals is highly preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of managed disability and claim management principles and practices, contract interpretation and application, ERISA, state laws and case laws pertaining to disability claim administration.

• Demonstrated progressive experience with disability benefit administration, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.

• Experience and ability to develop new analysts, setting them up for long-term growth and success.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Supports employee well-being during times of change, addressing concerns and fears to help overcome resistance focus on the future.

• Communicates informed opinions and ideas in a clear and constructive manner to own manager and peers.

• Recognizes opportunities for improvement between teams or functions; address problems and makes suggestions for ongoing improvement.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off

• A supportive and responsive management approach

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Paid time off to volunteer

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

• Much more!

Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

$92,750.00 - $148,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

About Us:

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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