Director, Auto Claims & Risk Programs
Director, Auto Claims & Risk Programs
Vaco has been engaged on a confidential search for a high-impact leadership role within a large, national organization. Details regarding the company will be shared with candidates who move forward in the process.
Position: Director, Auto Claims & Risk Programs
Location: Onsite, 5 days/week - Greater Newark, NJ Area, local candidates or those who are willing to relocate within reasonable time frame.
Compensation: Base salary up to $200,000
Total Target Compensation: Up to $295,000
About the Opportunity
Vaco is partnering with a well-established, operations-driven organization to identify a Director, Auto Claims & Risk Programs to lead and oversee the company's internal vehicle claims function.
This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and plays a key role in managing financial exposure tied to corporate vehicle liability.
The successful candidate will take ownership of all auto liability claim matters-from vendor oversight and investigations to reporting, compliance, and strategic mitigation efforts. This is a highly visible, leadership-level role suited for someone who thrives in a performance-driven environment and brings both tactical claims experience and strategic risk thinking to the table.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all aspects of the corporate auto claims process-from initial report through resolution-ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert for auto liability matters and incident response protocols.
- Oversee relationships with external partners including third-party administrators (TPAs), insurers, and legal counsel.
- Review, assess, and approve reserve strategies and settlement proposals from TPAs.
- Drive investigations and evaluate liability exposures, financial impact, and appropriate response strategies.
- Ensure that all claims documentation meets internal standards and supports defensible outcomes.
- Track claims performance metrics and deliver actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership.
- Educate internal teams on claims reporting processes and post-incident expectations.
- Monitor changes in auto liability law and ensure organizational compliance across jurisdictions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years managing auto liability claims - ideally within a commercial, high-volume, or enterprise environment
- Proven ability to work with TPAs, insurers, and legal counsel on complex and/or litigated claims
- Strong understanding of bodily injury, exposure evaluation, reserves, and settlements
- Experience leading or influencing claims strategy and risk programs
- Proficiency with claims systems, reporting, and internal stakeholder management
- Ability to thrive in a fully onsite, fast-paced, operations-driven environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk, Insurance, or a related field
Director, Auto Claims & Risk Programs
Vaco has been engaged on a confidential search for a high-impact leadership role within a large, national organization. Details regarding the company will be shared with candidates who move forward in the process.
Position: Director, Auto Claims & Risk Programs
Location: Onsite, 5 days/week - Greater Newark, NJ Area, local candidates or those who are willing to relocate within reasonable time frame.
Compensation: Base salary up to $200,000
Total Target Compensation: Up to $295,000
About the Opportunity
Vaco is partnering with a well-established, operations-driven organization to identify a Director, Auto Claims & Risk Programs to lead and oversee the company's internal vehicle claims function.
This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and plays a key role in managing financial exposure tied to corporate vehicle liability.
The successful candidate will take ownership of all auto liability claim matters-from vendor oversight and investigations to reporting, compliance, and strategic mitigation efforts. This is a highly visible, leadership-level role suited for someone who thrives in a performance-driven environment and brings both tactical claims experience and strategic risk thinking to the table.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all aspects of the corporate auto claims process-from initial report through resolution-ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert for auto liability matters and incident response protocols.
- Oversee relationships with external partners including third-party administrators (TPAs), insurers, and legal counsel.
- Review, assess, and approve reserve strategies and settlement proposals from TPAs.
- Drive investigations and evaluate liability exposures, financial impact, and appropriate response strategies.
- Ensure that all claims documentation meets internal standards and supports defensible outcomes.
- Track claims performance metrics and deliver actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership.
- Educate internal teams on claims reporting processes and post-incident expectations.
- Monitor changes in auto liability law and ensure organizational compliance across jurisdictions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years managing auto liability claims - ideally within a commercial, high-volume, or enterprise environment
- Proven ability to work with TPAs, insurers, and legal counsel on complex and/or litigated claims
- Strong understanding of bodily injury, exposure evaluation, reserves, and settlements
- Experience leading or influencing claims strategy and risk programs
- Proficiency with claims systems, reporting, and internal stakeholder management
- Ability to thrive in a fully onsite, fast-paced, operations-driven environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk, Insurance, or a related field