Manager, Insurance

Energize your career with a dynamic global leader in the nuclear industry. Westinghouse, a group company of Toshiba Corporation, is the world's pioneering nuclear power company and is a leading supplier of nuclear plant products and technologies to utilities throughout the world. Advance your career in the dynamic nuclear power industry by joining the worldwide, motivated team of employees at Westinghouse. Nearly 50 percent of the nuclear power plants in operation worldwide, and nearly 60 percent in the United States, are based on Westinghouse technology.GENERAL SUMMARYPosition is responsible for providing support and leadership in the operation of the Insurance Functions at Westinghouse. Provide direction and support in Westinghouse's insurance renewal activities, developing, and coordinating all claims-related activities, resolving bona fide claims at the least possible cost and supporting the merger and acquisition activities of Westinghouse.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide support during insurance renewals, including:- Exposure data collection and presentations- Risk Analysis presentations- Present information to underwriters- Advise on overall potential risk of loss on company exposures including insured, uninsured exposures, and retained losses.- Manage TPA/Insurer performance on all property/casualty lines of insurance through various means including claim audits, performance reports, direct interaction, and through third-party consultants.- Manage self-insured claims in-house and provide recommendations on how to achieve the most cost effective resolution.- Provide support to insurance carriers and/or outside counsel in all aspects of an insured claim, including the investigation, litigation, and settlement processes. The position will evaluate any settlement proposals from the insurance carriers and make settlement recommendations.- Provide and implement insurance training for all levels of management and staff.- Help develop insurance procedural manuals and appropriate insurance policies for the company.- Provide merger and acquisition support.- Generate and maintain appropriate and timely insurance budgets.- Submit monthly reports.- Other duties as assigned.The preferred candidate should have the following experience and qualifications:At least 10 years experience in the insurance industry;Insurance qualifications of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU and/or Certified Insurance Consultant (CIC)B.S.An in depth understanding of current insurance issues, including those critical to the nuclear industry; Capable of understanding complex risk and insurance issues; Excellent communications skills both within and outside Westinghouse; and a good understanding of international insurance markets. Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's nuclear power plants. We are committed to ensuring that nuclear power remains a clean, safe, and environmentally sound way to produce electricity. Westinghouse welcomes enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD & LTD, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, Pension Plan and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. EOE/Affirmative Action Join us in energizing our world! LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA 15122 STATUS: Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY: Legal REFERENCE CODE: 6865BR.1290 Westinghouse Fast Facts: Westinghouse technology is the basis for nearly 50 percent of the world's operating commercial nuclear power plants. Our primary vision is to be the customers' choice to supply leading-edge nuclear technology to satisfy the world's growing demand for energy. We strive to do this by: Acting with integrity and respect for others Being safe and environmentally responsible Committing to achieving success for our customers Delivering value and profit Excelling in our operations Westinghouse serves the needs of utility, government, and industrial customers in power-related industries through three distinct businesses: Nuclear Services, Nuclear Fuel, and Nuclear Power Plants. Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. Click here to see "How a Nuclear Plant Works" The Westinghouse AP1000 is ready for global use. China will build four AP1000s, beginning in 2009. The AP1000 has also passed all the steps for compliance with European Utility Requirements. And, the AP1000 is the only Generation III+ plant to receive design certification my the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with many US utilities already having selected the AP1000 as their technology of choice.