Liberty Mutual Insurance
Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region
Liberty Mutual Insurance, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region. Join to apply for the Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region role at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $113,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Plans and conducts investigations of claims (including interviewing insureds, witnesses and claimants, collecting and evaluating documentation and securing evidence and protecting the chain-of-custody) to analyze and confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages. Determines need for, and engages independent adjusters, cause and origin experts and independent medical examiners. Refers to claim to subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate. Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves during the processing of the claim. Assesses actual damages and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims. Coordinates the litigation activities associated with assigned claims to ensure a timely and cost-effective resolution; attends trials as a representative of the company. Acts as senior technical professional on team, assisting team members with escalated issues. Mentors and trains new team members. Participates in Quality Review process. Participates in conducting Suit Committees, Roundtables, Arbitrations, Mediations, field investigations and may assist in conducting closed file reviews. Performs other duties as assigned. To be considered for the role
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Workers' Compensation claims handling lost time and litigated claims. Direct claims handling experience from investigation through resolution is required. Qualifications
BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 2 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. Work location and onsite policy
Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Lake Oswego, OR; and Chandler, AZ; and will be required to work onsite twice a month. Candidates residing in CA will be considered in all locations and may be eligible for 100% remote work. This policy is subject to change. About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range 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. Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Legal notices
Fair Chance notices include California, Los Angeles Incorporated, Los Angeles Unincorporated, Philadelphia, San Francisco. Job details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Customer Service Industries: Insurance
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Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region. Join to apply for the Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region role at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $113,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Plans and conducts investigations of claims (including interviewing insureds, witnesses and claimants, collecting and evaluating documentation and securing evidence and protecting the chain-of-custody) to analyze and confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages. Determines need for, and engages independent adjusters, cause and origin experts and independent medical examiners. Refers to claim to subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate. Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves during the processing of the claim. Assesses actual damages and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims. Coordinates the litigation activities associated with assigned claims to ensure a timely and cost-effective resolution; attends trials as a representative of the company. Acts as senior technical professional on team, assisting team members with escalated issues. Mentors and trains new team members. Participates in Quality Review process. Participates in conducting Suit Committees, Roundtables, Arbitrations, Mediations, field investigations and may assist in conducting closed file reviews. Performs other duties as assigned. To be considered for the role
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Workers' Compensation claims handling lost time and litigated claims. Direct claims handling experience from investigation through resolution is required. Qualifications
BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 2 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. Work location and onsite policy
Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Lake Oswego, OR; and Chandler, AZ; and will be required to work onsite twice a month. Candidates residing in CA will be considered in all locations and may be eligible for 100% remote work. This policy is subject to change. About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range 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. Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Legal notices
Fair Chance notices include California, Los Angeles Incorporated, Los Angeles Unincorporated, Philadelphia, San Francisco. Job details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Customer Service Industries: Insurance
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