Claims Manager- Commercial Auto Excess Casualty

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About Reserv
Reserv is an insurtech creating and incubating cutting-edge AI and automation technology to bring efficiency and simplicity to claims. Founded by insurtech veterans with deep experience in SaaS and digital claims, Reserv is venture-backed by Bain Capital and Altai Ventures and began operations in May 2022. We are focused on automating highly manual tasks to tackle long-standing problems in claims and set a new standard for TPAs, insurance technology providers, and adjusters alike. We have ambitious (but attainable!) goals and need people who can work in an evolving environment. If building a leading TPA and the prospect of tackling the long-standing challenges of the claims role sounds exciting, we can't wait to meet you.

About the Role

As a Manager of Excess Casualty Claims at Reserv, you will oversee a team of specialists handling high-severity commercial auto excess casualty claims that may exceed primary policy limits. This is a critical leadership role where you will ensure technical excellence, operational efficiency, and consistent delivery of Reserv's modern, data-driven claims experience. The ideal candidate blends deep casualty expertise, strong leadership, and a comfort with technology — guiding a high-performing team in a fast-moving environment where automation handles administrative tasks and humans focus on complex decision-making. You will serve a critical role with the team, the customers, and the client, maintaining high quality standards and compliance with regulatory, internal, and external contractual SLAs.

Who You Are

• Highly motivated, growth-oriented, and excited by building a tech-driven claims organization
• A subject matter expert with deep technical experience in commercial auto excess casualty claims, including coverage analysis, litigation management, and catastrophic injury evaluation
• Tech-oriented — you are excited by the prospect of leveraging technology and analytics to drive better efficiencies and outcomes
• A passionate claims professional who genuinely cares about their team, the customer, and the client experience
• An empathetic leader who exercises patience and understanding with everyone you interact with
• A problem solver who can dive deep into the details while never losing sight of the big picture
• Anti-status quo — you don't just wish things were done differently, you action on it
• Curious — you want to know the whole story so you can make the right decisions early and be decisive when it counts
• Communicative — comfortable with and understand the importance of clear, consistent communication throughout the claims process
• Creative — you challenge existing assumptions and find ways to leverage technology and the talents of your team to solve problems
• And did we mention, a sense of humor. Claims are hard enough as it is.

What You'll Do
Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Commercial Auto Excess Casualty Claim Specialists
• Fost

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• Bachelor's degree in insurance, business administration, or a related field
• Professional designations such as CPCU, SCLA, AIC, or equivalent — JD is a big plus
• Experience working with MGAs, E&S carriers, or tech-enabled TPAs
• Familiarity with structured-data workflows, AI-assisted claims tools, or modern claims platforms

Why Lead at Reserv

• Influence the future of claims handling in a company built on automation, transparency, and innovation
• Lead a team that focuses on meaningful, high-value work — not administrative burden
• Join a rapidly scaling organization backed by significant investment and committed to reinventing the claims experience
• Work in a culture that values expertise, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Generous health-insurance package with nationwide coverage, vision, & dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Competitive PTO policy – we want our employees fresh, healthy, happy, and energized!
• Generous family leave policy after 8 months of continuous work
• 100% remote (home-based) role designed to support your work-life balance
• Apple laptop, large second monitor, and other quality-of-life equipment you may want. Technology is something that should make your life easier, not harder!

Additionally, we will

• Listen to your feedback to enhance and improve upon the long-standing challenges of an adjuster and the claims role
• Work toward reducing and eliminating all the administrative work from an adjuster role
• Foster a culture of empathy, transparency, and empowerment in a remote-first environment

At Reserv, we value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences and believe that diversity in viewpoints and critical thinking drives innovation, first-principles thinking, and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from all walks of life to apply. If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we would love to hear from you!