Claims Examiner – Liability, GL & BI
Sedgwick
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irving • Florida • Texas • United States
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About the role
- To analyze complex or technically difficult general liability claims to determine benefits due.
- To work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation.
- To ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements.
- To identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.
- Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability 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.
- Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.
- 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 fillings 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.
- Travels as required.
Requirements
- 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
- General Liability and Bodily injury experience preferred.
- Licensing: TX/FL preferred.
- Jurisdiction Knowledge: 18 states within the eastern and south eastern region.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- Referral incentive program.
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
claims managementgeneral liability claims analysissettlement negotiationliability assessmentreserve calculationclaims adjudicationsubrogationvendor managementcost containment techniquesstatutory compliance
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationproblem-solvingrelationship managementorganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementprofessionalismteam collaborationadaptability
Certifications
professional certification in claims managementTX/FL licensing