Responsible for assisting in the development and monitoring of claim policy, standards, procedures and strategy in their assigned branch offices.
Responsible for building a team relationship between assigned offices and corporate claims.
Assists the branch offices with technical guidance on losses.
Acts as liaison between the branch offices and Corporate Claims by monitoring and supporting claim policies and procedures.
Provides input/recommendations when corporate claim policies or procedures are formulated or changed.
Analyzes the exposure of cases, commits the case with senior management and makes recommendations for future handling action plans.
Participates in claim reviews of branch offices by the Corporate Claims Department.
Ensures that detailed action plans are formulated by branch offices that address any opportunities for improvements outlined in the claim reviews.
Coordinates and represents the Company at policyholder claim reviews at major insureds according to senior management direction.
Prepares case updates analyzing exposures and providing recommendations.
Requirements
6+ years of Workers' Compensation technical experience required.
High School Diploma Or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience, professional insurance designation and/or insurance related education
6+ years of Workers' Compensation technical experience handling highly complex claims in a regional/corporate claims environment with preferred experience in catastrophic claims management.
Demonstrated skill in coaching individuals through detailed instruction, frequent interaction, and repeated practice.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills, and influence management skills.
Advanced understanding of the tenants of insurance and legal principles: knowledge of W/C coverage’s and services.
Experience in handling catastrophic cases (spinal cord injuries, brain damage, severe burns, etc.) preferred.
Technical experience in a multi-state workers' compensation environment preferred.
Valid Driver License in good standing.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education and Training Reimbursement
Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year
Vacation, 2 weeks/year
Sick Leave
10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays