Claims Manager - Risk Management

Job Summary: WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit . WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE ROLE: The Claims Manager supports Live Nation's operations. In this role, you’ll have primary responsibility for managing liability claims in North America. WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO Conducts and/or oversees claim investigations and resolution of general liability, auto liability, and property damage claims, including complex and high-exposure claims. Interviews claimants, witnesses, and internal stakeholders; reviews incident reports, contracts, medical records, police reports, and other documentation to support claim investigations. Coordinates overall claims process including investigation and discovery, litigation management, and direction and settlement authority Collaborates with in-house and outside legal counsel to assure proper handling of litigated files as well as coordination of discovery including but not limited to gathering pertinent legal information and claims documentation, deposition requests, identification and preparation of witnesses and other discovery, as well as assists in developing overall defense strategy Provides oversight and general management of TPAs on the management of all GL, AL and PD claims, including claim handling best practices, adherence to client service instructions, litigation guidelines, billing guidelines and any other necessary documents/guidelines Manages claim reviews in partnership with the third-party claims administrator to ensure claim handling is aligned with expectations. Provides coaching and direction to claim examiners, as needed Evaluates settlement opportunities, negotiates with claimants, attorneys, insurers, and TPAs, and authorizes settlements within delegated authority. Attends mediations and other settlement conferences as necessary Provides guidance to operations on handling incidents and evidence preservation, as they may arise Tenders and tracks progression of other types of claims as necessary (property, inland marine, etc.) Other duties associated with claims or risk management department operations, as necessary WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a corporate risk management department and/or large insurance carrier/TPA liability claims operation Demonstrated expertise handling complex general liability, auto liability, and property damage claims from investigation through resolution. Strong technical claims adjusting skills, including liability analysis, reserve setting, litigation management, and settlement evaluation and negotiation. Experience with a self-insured insurance program, and supervising/partnering with a TPA. Strong knowledge of risk transfer principles, including contractual indemnification and additional insured status. Knowledge of Risk Management Information systems, database analytics, claims trends, and reserve setting and analysis Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving Ability to work autonomously to a significant degree, have a high level of attention to detail, be organized and efficient and able prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and place a high value on providing exceptional and timely service to internal and external clients BENEFITS & PERKS Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits: HEALTH : Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA) YOURSELF : Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program FAMILY : New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support CAREER : Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment OTHERS : Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis. HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. #LI-HYBRIDLOSANGELES,CA #LIREMOTECALIFORNIA #LI-REMOTETEXAS #LI-CM2 ---------- The expected compensation for this position is: $104,000.00 USD - $130,000.00 USD ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.