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SBLI

Claims Examiner

SBLI, Woburn, Massachusetts, us, 01813

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Claims Examiner – SBLI The Mid‑Level Life Claims Examiner adjudicates life insurance claims by reviewing, analyzing, investigating, and determining benefit eligibility. The role requires coordination across Underwriting, Customer Service, Legal, and external parties (physicians, attorneys, agents) to deliver timely, compliant claim resolution with excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

Review claims to assess validity under policy provisions, riders, waivers, and applicable state/federal regulation.

Determine if additional documentation or investigation is required; compute benefits payable and interest.

Approve or deny claims within established authority limits; elevate complex or high dollar claims to senior staff or SIU as needed.

Initiate and oversee investigations into cause of death (suicide, homicide, accident), misrepresentation, and suspicious case.

Coordinate with internal or external investigators, medical examiners, legal counsel, and forensic consultants.

Evaluate contestable claims and adjudicate based on medical records, underwriting files, and legal review.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

Maintain professional, courteous relationships with claimants, agents, attorneys, medical providers, legal entities, and government bodies.

Document and justify claim decisions clearly in writing (letters, memos, internal reports).

Regulatory, Compliance & Reporting

Ensure all work is audit‑ready, complies with company policies, state laws, and internal quality controls.

Prepare and file required tax forms, state notices, consent forms, and regulatory filings as needed.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of anatomy, pathology, life insurance, legal rulings, and industry best practices.

Mentor examiners and support representatives or training activities.

Participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and quality assurance initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, finance, or related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of life insurance claims experience (contestable claims experience strongly preferred).

Demonstrated expertise in life insurance policies, riders, underwriting principles, and state regulations.

Strong analytical, investigative, and decision‑making abilities with attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage a high volume and variety of cases within performance metrics (cycle time, accuracy, backlog).

Proficient in claims management systems, document management, Excel, and related tools.

Preferred: Industry credentials or designations (ALMI, FLMI) or working toward them.

Seniority level Associate

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