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    Claims Advocate - Oldsmar, United States - Insurance Office of America

    Insurance Office of America
    Insurance Office of America Oldsmar, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Summary

    Responsible for IOA insurance Claims Management activities including: Client advocacy, service and communication; problem claim resolution; data analysis/action; monitoring triggered activities; claims reviews/audits; work comp claim monitoring and resolution; reserve analysis; unit stat and stewardship reporting; client education/consulting; sales support; litigation process management; new client onboarding; Intake process support; team leadership; individual productivity, quality, and service levels; data management/entry; Producer communication; team and individual professional development; identification of sales opportunities; IOA core values.

    What You'll Do:

  • Live and champion IOA core values at all times, demonstrating the highest levels of personal character, integrity, and servant leadership.
  • Meet all performance requirements regarding production, quality, and service.
  • Deliver outstanding client service at all times, including proactively anticipating client needs, maintaining frequent and professional client communication, and responding quickly to any service requests.
  • Serve as a client advocate, continually providing high levels of ongoing client support while identifying and implementing actions in the best interest of clients.
  • Provide leadership to claims team, demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to assist others at all times.
  • Exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure beneficial outcomes for clients and IOA.
  • Actively seek to grow IOA business, including identifying and acting on sales opportunities.
  • Aggressively manage any problem claims to ensure timely resolution and optimize outcomes.
  • Regularly review aggravated inequity loss reports and take appropriate action on findings.
  • Monitor triggered activities on an ongoing basis, and identify and execute appropriate courses of action to ensure resolution.
  • Conduct/participate in claims reviews and perform claims audits as required.
  • Monitor workers compensation claims via the IOA Claims Portal and identify/take appropriate action to drive them to closure.
  • Perform reserve analysis to ensure accurate and timely case reserves in keeping with claims best practices.
  • Prepare and deliver unit stat reporting.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships and communication with carriers necessary to effectively negotiate and influence positive claim outcomes on behalf of clients.
  • Serve as intermediary between clients and carriers, working to facilitate mutually beneficial claims resolutions.
  • Provide ongoing internal and external client education regarding any statute changes and state specific claims procedures best practices, including claim reporting, claim investigation, return to work, and continued claims handling.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all Risk Services offerings including RiskScore, and provide consultation on and market those offerings to internal/external customers.
  • Identify claims trends, make client recommendations to promote safe work environments and mitigate exposures, and collaborate with Risk Advocates to address any identified client training needs.
  • Support Producer presentations and sales.
  • Develop and deliver stewardship reporting in keeping with departmental standards and within required timeframes.
  • Provide claims intake process support as needed.
  • Identify and work with clients and carriers to execute appropriate claims strategies and solutions.
  • Work with carrier claims teams to establish expectations regarding claims handling process quality, and continually monitor performance to ensure those standards are consistently met.
  • Provide timely and accurate client communication regarding claim status.
  • Participate in new client onboarding processes as needed.
  • Maintain agency operating software system to ensure accuracy and currency of data.
  • Act as back-up for teammates as needed, covering for others in their absence and ensuring overall team service excellence.
  • Constantly look for, recommend, and implement process improvements and best practices to improve individual, team, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Serve as claims management subject matter expert for team, answering questions, providing support, and developing solutions to client problems.
  • Monitor Individual performance to ensure productivity, efficiency, quality, and service standards are met, taking corrective actions when required.
  • Assist with initial/new hire and ongoing training support within team.
  • Encourage and participate in ongoing growth and professional development of all personnel within team.
  • Actively promote IOA culture and a positive work environment at all times, including participation in team building and other activities.
  • Maintain frequent and transparent communication regarding individual performance and activities with supervisor, and seeks, accepts, and implements performance coaching.
  • Work effectively with Producers, seeking input and developing win-win solutions to any claims related process, service, quality, or productivity issues.
  • Comply with all company work rules, standards, and policies and procedures at all times.
  • Maintains high degree of technical competence and industry/market expertise.
  • Ensure professional skills are continuously improved by actively participating in internal/external development opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with IOA leadership, peers, co-workers, teammates, and employees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • What We're Looking For:

    5+ years of claims handling experience

    Licensed Insurance Adjuster

    Exceptional customer service skills

    Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, delegation and decision-making skills

    Outstanding verbal/written communication skills

    Ability to perform large work volumes with high degrees of accuracy

    PC proficiency

    Exceptional personal character

    High School Diploma (or equivalent)

    What We Offer:

  • Competitive salaries and bonus earning potential
  • Great benefits, including company paid health insurance
  • Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick time
  • 401K with an employer match
  • Participation in our employee stock plan
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
  • A culture that emphasizes respect for every individual
  • Company commitment to work/family life balance and community service
  • Teammates who share your drive for excellence
  • Knowing every day you are helping our clients protect their families and businesses
  • Still wondering if IOA is the right fit for you?

  • If you want to feel the significance of knowing your efforts have been both recognized, appreciated and rewarded, then IOA is right for you.
  • If you want to feel valued and have a real influence towards the continued success of your organization, then IOA is right for you.
  • If you want to feel the peace of knowing that you've made the best decision of your professional life, then IOA is right for you.


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