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Sr. Claims Specialist, Professional Liability | E&O, D&O, EPL | Remote

Sedgwick

Olympia, WA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Auditory, Best Practices, Billing, Case Management, Claims Coding, Claims Management, Claims Processing, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employment Law, Financial Services, Fraud Investigation, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Interpersonal Skills, Investigative Reports, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Reporting Skills, Risk, Subrogation, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
25 days ago
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 Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Sr. Claims Specialist, Professional Liability | E&O, D&O, EPL | Remote **PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** To analyze complex or technically difficult errors and omissions, employment practices law, and directors and officers claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe injury claims; to coordinate case management within Company standards, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to manage the total claim costs while providing high levels of customer service. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult professional 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. + Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides report of investigation pertaining to new events, claims and legal actions. + Negotiates claim settlement up to designated authority level. + Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life. + Recommends settlement strategies; brings structured settlement proposals as necessary to maximize settlement. + Coordinates legal defense by assigning attorney, coordinating support for investigation, and reviewing attorney invoices; monitors counsel for compliance with client guidelines. + Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall claim cost for our clients. + Identifies and investigates for possible fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery, and case management opportunities to reduce total claim cost. + Represents Company in depositions, mediations, and trial monitoring as needed. + Communicates claim activity and processing with 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. + Delegates work and mentors assigned staff. **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs other duties as assigned. + Supports the organization's quality program(s). **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education & Licensing** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. **Experience** Six (6) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. **Skills & Knowledge** + Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills + PC literate, including Microsoft Office products + Analytical and interpretive skills + Strong organizational skills + Excellent negotiation skills + Good interpersonal skills + Ability to work in a team environment + Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies **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 $100,000 to $125,000. 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. 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.** **Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**

About the Company

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Sedgwick

From our modest beginnings as a regional claims administrator founded in 1969, Sedgwick has grown into a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions with 21,000 colleagues, located in 65 countries. Through innovative product development, organic business development and strategic acquisitions, Sedgwick’s offerings continue to evolve beyond claims processing to meet the current and future needs of our clients. Our approach to delivering quality service in areas such as workers’ compensation, liability, property, disability and absence management goes far beyond just managing claims—we aim to simplify the process and reduce complexity, making it easy and effective for everyone involved.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
https://www.sedgwick.com/