Internal Candidates Only - Temporary Assistant Manager - Certus

Temporary Assistant ManagerCertus Account | 90-Day Graduated Assignment | Internal Posting FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLYPosition PurposeThis is a temporary 90-day assignment for a candidate interested in developing into a management role within the Certus account. Temporary Assistant Manager Certus Account | 90-Day Graduated Assignment | Internal Posting FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Position Purpose This is a temporary 90-day assignment for a candidate interested in developing into a management role within the Certus account. The Temporary Assistant Manager will provide operational and supervisory support to the Certus Claims Manager for a unit of six adjusters. Responsibilities are introduced progressively over three 30-day phases. This structure allows the Assistant Manager to build familiarity with management expectations, financial approval processes, file oversight requirements, and team operations before assuming greater independent responsibility. Each phase concludes with a formal checkpoint to assess readiness before advancing. This assignment is designed to develop real management capability — not shadow work. By day 90, the right person will be handling designated routine management functions independently. Days 1 to 30: Orientation, Observation, and Initial Oversight The first 30 days focus on learning management processes, establishing consistency in file oversight, and beginning responsibility for routine supervisory functions. Participate in and assist with Manager check-ins with adjusters to become familiar with individual workloads, significant files, performance expectations, and outstanding action items. Review newly assigned claims at FNOL to confirm appropriate initial file handling. Verify that appropriate diaries are established on newly assigned claims and that diary requirements are being followed. Confirm required first contacts are completed timely, including contact with the insured and other appropriate parties. Identify deficiencies in FNOL handling and coordinate with the assigned adjuster to ensure outstanding initial activities are completed. Begin periodic file reviews focusing on diary compliance, documentation, first contacts, and general file progression. Observe and assist the Manager with cash call requests to become familiar with documentation, authority, reserve, and funding requirements. Observe and assist with settlement check approvals and expense payment requests exceeding $25,000. Assist in gathering information and preparing materials for the bi-weekly team meeting. Assist with preparation of the bi-weekly PowerPoint presentation. Begin monitoring significant upcoming events including mediations, trials, settlement conferences, and other important claim deadlines. 30-Day Checkpoint: The Manager and Temporary Assistant Manager will review progress, address questions or training needs, and determine readiness to advance to Phase 2. Days 31 to 60: Shared Management Responsibility During this phase the Temporary Assistant Manager transitions from primarily assisting and observing to handling designated management functions with Manager oversight. Take a more active role in Manager check-ins with adjusters, including identifying files requiring discussion and tracking follow-up items. Independently conduct FNOL reviews for the unit and follow up with adjusters regarding missing first contacts, diaries, documentation, or other initial handling requirements. Monitor diary compliance and outstanding assignments across the six-adjuster unit. Conduct targeted file reviews to evaluate file progression, reserve adequacy, documentation, litigation activity, settlement strategy, and outstanding action items. Review and prepare cash call requests for processing, escalating unusual or significant issues to the Manager. Review settlement check approval requests for appropriate authority, documentation, payee information, and claim coding. Review expense payment requests exceeding $25,000 and provi