Workers Compensation Claims Examiner jobs in United States
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Sedgwick · 1 day ago

Workers Compensation Claims Examiner

Sedgwick is a global industry leader dedicated to helping people facing the unexpected. The Workers Compensation Claims Examiner will analyze complex claims, negotiate settlements, and ensure ongoing adjudication in line with industry best practices.

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Hiring Manager
Amy MacPherson
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Responsibilities

Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation 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
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

Qualification

California Workers CompensationClaims ManagementProfessional CertificationNegotiation SkillsEmpathyAccountabilityInclusionCollaborationGrowth

Required

Five (5) years of California Workers Compensation claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
SIP required or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment
California workers compensation jurisdictional knowledge

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Professional certification as applicable to line of business

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K on day one
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits

Company

Sedgwick

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Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.5B
Key Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired

Leadership Team

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Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
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