Manager - Premium Audit

The Everest Re Group, Ltd., is a world leader in property and casualty reinsurance and insurance, offering innovative products, responsive service and unsurpassed financial strength. The companies' principal operating subsidiaries underwrite reinsurance both through brokers and directly with ceding companies. It also underwrites insurance primarily through general agent relationships and surplus lines brokers in the U.S., Bermuda and international markets. Everest National Insurance Company is growing, and due to expansion we are currently seeking a Premium Audit Manager for our headquarters in Liberty Corner, New Jersey (Exit 33 off I-78).Responsibilities:Develop and maintain effective communications with all assigned Administrators and Everest retail units to identify and promptly resolve emerging customer service issues arising from Premium Audits. These include dispute handling, Dept. of Insurance complaints, producer and Administrator inquiriesDevelopment, implementation and maintenance of Premium Audit procedures, guidelines and utilization impacting Everest's Program Administrators and direct business units as assigned or identified.Analyze and manage Premium Audit department work management system and other Everest systems impacting premium audit. This includes initiating, managing and verification of appropriate system & work flow changes.Manage assigned premium audit companies utilized by Everest to achieve and maintain quality, time service and cost effective standards and serve as a liaison between the vendors and Everest Premium Audit Department. This position will be accountable for Premium Audit vendor performance providing service oversight and reporting vendor performance.Development of new premium audit companies as necessary, meeting Everest quality and time service requirements, and management of all active premium audit companies including work assignments, on-going communications and performance managementServe as a resource for department and contract reviewers, assessing reviewer analysis of audit findings and recommending appropriate actions.Serve as a resource for Administrators and business units concerning such matters such as effective audit strategies, classifications and basis of premium for commercial lines policies.Review and handle assigned premium audit disputes to determine whether the dispute has merit and the appropriate action based on that determination. This would also include assignment of re-audits if needed and internal / external communication of dispute findings and planned actions as appropriate.Assist Everest National Premium Audit Department in meeting WCIRB and other applicable Test Audit programs results and successfully achieving improvement plans. This would include management & reporting results; implementation of effective compliance plans and strategies; and preparing & initiating Test Audit challenges of audit findings as appropriate.Represent Everest National during legal proceedings by providing premium audit expert witness service on expired and current commercial policies.Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements :A minimum of 3-5 years of field premium audit experience.Knowledge and experience in managing State Test programs with California audit and classification requirements preferredA minimum of 2-4 years experience in managing premium audit companiesAbility to travel is requiredGood Organizational Skills.Good verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills.Familiarity with premium audit software/spreadsheets.Ability to work independently.Demonstrated inter-personal skills to deal diplomatically and effectively with business partners, policyholders, vendors and agents Through our competitive salary and bonus structure, as well as a diversified suite of benefits, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals in the industry. Our attractive array of benefits includes a 401k plan, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, life and group legal plans.Everest offers a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation and benefit package. We will contact only those candidates in whom we have a continuing interest. EOE/AA. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder. RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2210988&boardid=749