Claims Examiner | Auto BI, UM, LIS

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Claims Examiner | Auto BI UM LIS | Remote

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work your location and your career path. This role is open to a remote telecommuter work-at-home or hybrid setting nationwide.

• Be a part of a rapidly growing industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental physical financial and professional needs.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? As a Claims Examiner you will primarily handle auto-related liability claims for the following lines of coverage: Auto Liability Bodily Injury (BI) Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS). No day is ever the same assisting our clients with their claims!

If you are an agile auto claims examiner with 5+ years of experience handling first party and third-party liability claims we want to talk to you!

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To analyze and process complex auto and commercial transportation claims by reviewing coverage completing investigations determining liability and evaluating the scope of damages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes complex auto commercial and personal line claims including bodily injury and ensures claim files are properly documented and coded correctly.

• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims.

• Coordinates vendor management including the use of independent adjusters to assist the investigation of claims.

• Reports large claims to excess carrier(s).

• Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contact deadlines are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate resolution.

• Identifies and pursues subrogation and risk transfer opportunities; secures and disposes of salvage.

• Communicates claim action/processing with insured client and agent or broker when appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

Experience Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line auto policies coverage’s principles and laws.

Skills & Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line auto policies coverage’s principles and laws

• Knowledge of medical terminology for claim evaluation and Medicare compliance

• Knowledge of appropriate application for deductibles sub-limits SIR’s carrier and large deductible programs.

• Strong oral and written communication including presentation skills

• PC literate including Microsoft Office products

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good negotiation skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations

WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing vision and talking

As required by law Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only the range of starting pay for this role is $78951 – $85428 USD annual salary. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to medical dental vision 401k and matching PTO disability and life insurance employee assistance flexible spending or health savings account and other additional voluntary benefits. Always accepting applications.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

at any time.

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills knowledge and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.