Hybrid Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster

at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

• Job title: Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wilkes Barre, United States

About the role

• Claims Adjuster handling complex loss time claims in New York for Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. Determining compensability, negotiating settlements, and managing outside investigations and litigations.

Responsibilities

• The New York Claims Adjuster would handle loss time complex level claims throughout multiple jurisdictions with a heavy concentration in New York.
• Determines compensability and/or coverage issues for workers’ compensation loss time claims
• Negotiates and completes settlements under management’s review
• Gathers medical and factual evidence
• Coordinates and directs the activities of outside investigation
• Manages outside counsel and litigation within given authority
• Communicates daily with claimants, and/or attorneys, outside investigators, rehabilitation personnel, as well as insureds, medical providers and agents
• Completes timely and efficient claims handling responsibilities

Requirements

• 5+ years of NY loss time workers compensation experience including litigated claims is required
• Experience with NY Employer’s Liability claims is an added bonus
• Flexibility and positive attitude a must
• Ability to learn claims handling procedures in multiple states as needed
• Demonstrates strong organizational, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Shows positive attitude toward GUARD and claims department
• Demonstrates the ability to positively contribute to and supports the vision, values, and strategies of the Claims Department and proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Innovative thinker with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Active NY adjuster license a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!