(#R0053655) Leadership Development Program - Claims-Lakeland

We are seeking both recent college graduates and experienced leaders to join our Leadership Development Program (LDP) in our Auto Claims division in the Lakeland, FL office. Cohorts start in January 2025.

At GEICO, our associates are the heart of the company. We are looking for bright, driven, self-directed future leaders to join the Leadership Development Program (LDP) in our Claims division. The goal of this program is to develop your expertise and technical acumen as an insurance professional while further developing your leadership skills to help you create an impactful insurance career.

As a high potential leader, you will have opportunities to rotate within our Claims division, leading projects, developing teams, and gaining management experience. We invest in participants by providing professional development, senior leadership mentoring, networking, as well as technical and on-the-job training. Upon completion of the program candidates will have gained the skillsets to successfully lead a Claims team.

In this program, you will:

· Attend paid, industry-leading training and earn your professional insurance license

· Gain hands-on experience and build credibility by learning and doing the job of a Claims associate

· Rotate through our Claims division: Training, Claims Operations (handling initial accident reports to more complex claims), Performance Coaching and Leadership Training

· Receive mentorship from successful GEICO managers and directors

· Motivate, inspire, and develop a team by using skills learned through the supervisor preparation curriculum, development seminars, and management forums

· Coach associates and demonstrate your leadership skills

· Demonstrate your ability to achieve top results

This program is your first step towards building a rewarding career with GEICO. If you are intellectually curious, professionally agile, flexible, and driven to be the best, then there are no limits to the opportunity for you to advance your career at GEICO.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree at accredited institution

· Ability to work in-office in our Lakeland, Fl location

· Must be able to attain and maintain the required licenses issued by the insurance departments of various states

· Ability to manage heavy call volume in a fast-paced work environment, resolve complex business problems and manage complicated customer issues

· Must be able to work varying schedules to meet staffing or phone volume needs

Preferred Qualifications:

· Prior leadership experience demonstrating data-driven decision making, motivating a group towards a common goal, and/or delivering results through others

· Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills

· Effective time management, attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills

· Ability to be flexible and open to fulfilling the staffing needs of different departments within the company

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.