Hybrid Claims Examiner – Workers Compensation

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About the role

  • Claims Examiner managing complex workers' compensation claims at Sedgwick. Analyze and process claims while ensuring compliance with industry best practices and client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim
  • Manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution
  • Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority
  • Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim
  • Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles claims within designated authority level
  • Prepares necessary state filings within statutory limits
  • Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution
  • Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management
  • Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients
  • Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets
  • Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner
  • Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships
  • Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct
  • Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s)
  • Travels as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred
  • Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Referral Incentive Program
  • Opportunity to work from home
  • Career development and promotional growth opportunities
  • A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day 1

Job title

Claims Examiner – Workers Compensation

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,000 - $90,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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