Hybrid Senior Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation

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About the role

  • Senior Claims Specialist managing high exposure Workers Compensation claims at Zurich North America. Responsible for ensuring prompt and equitable resolutions in Texas and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate Workers Compensation claims to determine applicable coverage and liability.
  • Document claim files thoroughly to support payment decisions.
  • Set appropriate reserves within authority levels and comply with special handling requirements.
  • Develop and maintain positive customer relationships, anticipating needs, and recommending changes as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 6 plus years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Juris Doctor and 2+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 6 plus years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 6 plus years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR High School Diploma Equivalent and 8 plus years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management
  • Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets, and products
  • 6+ years of experience handling Worker Compensation claims of high exposure
  • 6+ years of experience with litigation management
  • Required expertise in handling claims in Texas, with preferred experience in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
  • Property & Casualty Insurance Experience
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities
  • Experience collaborating in a team environment and building cross-functional working relationships
  • Proactive sharing of insights and gathering unique perspectives from other teams/functions
  • Understanding, analysis, and application of insurance policy components for complex claims
  • Ability to follow reserving process for indemnity and expense in analyzing potential exposure of complex claims
  • Ability to determine scope and exposure for complex claims
  • Leveraging trends and relationships to provide high-quality customer service
  • Identification, understanding, and explanation of complex financial and/or actuarial trends/concepts
  • Effective communication of coverage determinations to customers/clients/brokers for complex claims
  • Directing counsel on an ongoing basis to guide the course of complex litigation and settlement strategies

Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
  • short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%

Job title

Senior Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$75,800 - $124,100 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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