Crawford & Company · 11 hours ago
Claims Specialist- Liab
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCrawford & Company is a global leader in claims management, dedicated to restoring lives and communities through their services. The Claims Specialist will administer and resolve non-complex short term claims, documenting and monitoring case inventories while making decisions within delegated authority.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Conducts investigations of claims to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability, and damages. Works closely with claimants, witnesses and members of the medical profession and other persons pertinent to the investigation and processing of claims
Verifies policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves within designed authority, as necessary, during the processing of the claim
Identifies applicable wage loss expenses and wage exposures
Documents receipt and contents of claim documents including medical reports, police reports etc. Interacts frequently with claimant to understand nature and extent of injury and medical conditions. Reviews and handles other correspondence within authority including material from the team members, and/or clients
Approves payments within scope of payment authority
Evaluate claims for potential fraud issues, loss control and recovery in accordance with insurance policy contracts, medical bill coding rules and state regulations
Keep Team Manager informed verbally and in writing of activities and problems within assigned area of responsibility; refer matters beyond limits of authority and expertise to Team Manager for direction
With the team managers' guidance, provides input on the completion of status reports, initiate's activity checks and/or widow's statement of dependency forms
Completes all reporting forms and file documentation
Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and prepares written updates for supervisor to review
Develops subrogation/third party recovery potential and follows recovery procedures
Participates in claim reviews as applicable
Performs other related duties as required or requested
Qualification
Required
College degree or the equivalent education and experience
Knowledge of claims and familiarity with claims terminology gained through industry experience and/or through specialized courses of study (Associate in Claim designation, etc)
Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of claim processing and claim policies and procedures
Demonstrates an understanding of basic medical terminology and appropriate medical tests for claimed conditions
Demonstrates effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates a customer-focused approach including the ability to identify and understand customer needs, and interacts effectively with others
Must have or secure and maintain the appropriate license(s) as required by the state(s) at the adjuster/supervisory/management level
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must complete continuing education requirements as outlined by Crawford Educational Services
Additional courses may be required by jurisdiction for maintenance of license
Benefits
Pay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellence
Benefit programs that empower financial, physical, and mental wellness
Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance
Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work
A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion
Company
Crawford & Company
Based in Atlanta, GA Crawford & Company(R) (www.crawco.com) is the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to carriers, brokers and corporates, with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries.
Founded in 1941
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Thomas
EVP - CEO Crawford U.S. Services
Bruce Swain
EVP - Chief Financial Officer
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