How much does a Claims Director make in Memphis, TN? The average Claims Director salary in Memphis, TN is $171,401 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $149,288 and $198,134. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Claims Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Claims Director Salary $129,156 Memphis,TN April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Claims Director Salary $149,288 Memphis,TN April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Claims Director Salary $171,401 Memphis,TN April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Claims Director Salary $198,134 Memphis,TN April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Claims Director Salary $222,474 Memphis,TN April 24, 2024
25% $149,288 10% $129,156 90% $222,474 75% $198,134 $171,401 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Health Care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

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Life Insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period

Leadership 8.68%
Health Care 1.22%
Life Insurance 2.31%
Others 87.79%

Job Description for Claims Director

Claims Director directs and oversees the operations of an insurance claims department to meet operational, financial, and service requirements. Establishes policies and procedures for the administration of insurance claims for personal, property, or casualty loss based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Being a Claims Director is responsible for the strategic processing and payment of claims. Maintains up-to-date- knowledge of legislation, regulations, and industry events which pertain to insurance claims. Additionally, Claims Director provides expert guidance and consultation to staff on the most complex claims. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Claims Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Claims Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Summary. As the Claims Customer Service Director, this position will oversee all aspects of our Provider Customer Service area, which includes Provider Edu...
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  • Overview. Pay: $90,000 - $110,000 per year (DOE). Location: 311 N 9th St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM) Flexible. Sign o...
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  • \*\*\*\*\*Relocation fees are negotiable\*\*\*\. Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is managed by Regency Integrated Health Services and is part of ou...
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Career Path for Claims Director

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Claims Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Claims Director, the highest Claims Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Claims Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Claims Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Claims Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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