Senior Workers Comp Claims Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• Oversee a substantial portfolio of intricate claims to assess compensability and liability

• Strategically direct thorough claims investigations to verify coverage and establish liability, compensability, and damages

• Evaluate and negotiate suitable claim settlements and reserves within designated authority

• Attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as required

• Communicate complex coverage and settlement details to insured parties, claimants, and external stakeholders

• Approve payments within assigned authority limits and ensure prompt disbursement

• Keep precise and comprehensive claim records, including correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements

• Potentially supervise performance and mentor staff

• Engage in talent selection, development, and performance management decisions for direct reports

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

• Typically, a minimum of 13 years of experience in property and casualty claims management

• Completion of or ongoing progress toward a professional designation is preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC)

• Preferably possess CA Work Comp experience

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities

• In-depth knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling processes

• Familiarity with industry laws and regulations

• Advanced capability to organize and prioritize caseloads

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to cultivate relationships and lead negotiations

• Demonstrated capacity to manage confidential information with discretion

• Acknowledged as a subject matter expert within the organization, potentially functioning at a peer level to management

• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the requirement for current or future sponsorship

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Wellness plans

• Parental leave

• Adoption assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Commuter benefits