Workers Compensation Claims Specialist - Bala-Cynwyd, United States - Liberty Mutual

Liberty Mutual

Verified Company

Bala-Cynwyd, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location.

The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role.

Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Description

The Workers Compensation Claims Specialist works within a Claims Team, using the latest technology to manage an assigned caseload of routine to moderately complex claims from the investigation of the claim through resolution.

This includes making decisions about liability/compensability, evaluating losses, and negotiating settlements. The role interacts with claimants, policyholders, appraisers, attorneys, and other third parties throughout the claim's management process.

The position offers training developed with an emphasis on enhancing skills needed to help provide exceptional service to our customers.

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This position will be a hybrid work schedule.

To be considered for this position, you are required to reside within 50 miles of Liberty Mutual's _
_Weatogue, CT__, _
_Bala Cynwyd PA, East Syracuse NY office.

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Training is a critical component to your success and that success starts with reliable attendance. 100% attendance and active engagement during the 8 week training period is mandatory. Training will require 2 weeks of in-person training in the Plano, TX office.**
This position may be filled as a Workers Compensation Associate Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation Claims Specialist I or a Workers Compensation Claims Specialist II. The salary range posted reflects the range for the varying pay scale dependent on prior experience related to the role and various hiring locations.**
Responsibilities:

Manages an inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
Establishes action plan based on case facts, best practices, protocols, regulatory issues and available resources.
Plans and conducts investigations of claims to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves, as necessary, during the processing of the claim, refers claims to the subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate.
Assesses actual damages associated with claims and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 12 years experience in claims adjustment, general insurance or formal claims training.
Required to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses.
Continuing education courses leading to industry certifications preferred (e.g., AEI, IIA, CPCU).
Knowledge of claims investigation techniques, medical terminology and legal aspects of claims preferred.
Ability to travel for 2 weeks during training to our Plano, TX office

About Us
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Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

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We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.