WHO WE ARE

IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. That’s more than 130 years!

Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six-state territory – Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MANAGER

IMT Insurance is hiring for a Workers’ Compensation Manager who will be responsible for directing all claim activity and personnel in the workers compensation department. This individual will report to the VP of Claims and provide ongoing short and long-term planning and strategies for the department and assist with all claim branch operations when needed. This individual will also provide management, oversight, and mentoring to our Telephone Claims team. The Telephone Claims Manager will be cross trained by the Workers’ Compensation Manager to learn the day-to-day management duties associated with workers’ compensation claims. If you’re interested in learning more about this position, apply online today!

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Supervise a team of workers compensation professionals; partner on learning, career, goals and provide ongoing feedback on performance.
• Advise and guide claim representatives in the handling of more complex claim settlements.
• Accountable for cost control, planning work, results and personnel of workers compensation department.
• Responsible for more complex claim handling, litigation, subrogation of WC claims.
• Supervise all litigation associated with workers’ compensation.
• Provide management, mentorship, and leadership to our Telephone Claims team.
• Research feasibility and recommend loss control activities for WC accounts.
• Maintain technical expertise and knowledge of current trends and techniques in the market.
• Participate in outside activities as they may relate to organizational goals and professional development.
• Confidentiality and professionalism required at all times.
• Limited supervision with a wide degree of creativity and latitude required.
• Initiative and ingenuity applied to business growth and practice.
• Assist with Sr. Leadership with budget, corporate goals, business growth and development.
• Must support the IMT core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, problem solve and pay close attention to details.
• Ability to listen and communicate to the customer, both orally and in writing in a professional manner.
• Maintain technical expertise and knowledge of current trends and techniques in the market.
• Must possess strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to advise, guide and lead claim personnel in the handling of workers compensation claim settlements.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to evaluate coverage, liability and damages and make independent decisions affecting claim settlements.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and have crucial conversations.
• Must possess the ability to work well with others.
• Requires a college degree or equivalent, 5+ years of workers compensation claims experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• IMT Insurance is committed to our employees and their families. When you work for IMT, you earn far more than just a paycheck. This position includes competitive pay and additional bonuses, full benefits package, hybrid and remote work arrangements, learning and development opportunities and more!

WHAT DEFINES US

Our vision is to be the company of choice, providing extraordinary, equitable, and worry-free experiences for a diverse group of agents, customers, and employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our agents and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. Our goal is to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our team stronger. If you share our values and our passion for creating a Worry Free life for others, we want to talk to you