Claims Examiner | General Liability BI | Captive | Remote

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to Work®Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceClaims Examiner | General Liability BI | Captive | RemoteAs a Claims Examiner at Sedgwick, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems.• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path. This is a remote, work-at-home, telecommuter position. • Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? Do you have experience as a Bodily Injury General Liability Claims Examiner working within commercial ( captive) insurance program(s) ? Are you skilled in coverage determination, handling litigated claims, and interpreting endorsements, nature of loss, and excluded coverages ?If so, and you're looking to join one of the premier teams in the industry, we’re looking for someone with your level of expertise. PRIMARY PURPOSE : To analyze complex or technically difficult general liability claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution. • Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation. • Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority. • Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim.• Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level. • Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits. • Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and bolthires effective claims resolution. • Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management. • Uses appropriate bolthires containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall bolthires of claims for our clients.• Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets. • Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner. • Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships. • Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct. • Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES• Performs other duties as assigned. • Supports the organization's quality program(s). • Travels as required. QUALIFICATIONEducation & LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. ExperienceFive (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Skills & Knowledge• Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, bolthires containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedures as applicable to line-of-business.• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills• PC literate, including bolthires Office products• Analytical and interpretive skills• Strong organizational skills• Good interpersonal skills• Excellent negotiation skills• Ability to work in a team environment• Ability to meet or exceed Service ExpectationsWORK ENVIRONMENTWhen 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 deadlinesPhysical: Computer keyboarding, travel as requiredAuditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talkingAs 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 bolthires of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 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. #LI-REMOTE #claimsexaminerSedgwick 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. Apply tot his job