Appeals and Complaints Team Leader Disability and Absence Claims
Appeals and Complaints Team Leader Disability and Absence Claims
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Job Description
At Equitable our power is in our people. Were individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here youll work with dynamic individuals build your skills and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential
Equitable is seeking an influential and dynamic Appeals and Complaints Team Leader to join our Disability and Absence Claims organization. The Appeals Complaints and Litigation team is responsible for managing and resolving complex insurance claims disputes. This role involves investigating appeals preparing applicable legal documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. The team will act as a liaison between the claims department legal counsel and policyholders as necessary.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Claims Dispute Management:
- Handle and resolve complex insurance claims disputes efficiently.
- Investigate and analyze appeals to determine appropriate resolutions.
- Handle and resolve complex insurance claims disputes efficiently.
- Legal Documentation:
- Prepare and review legal documentation related to claims disputes and appeals.
- Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure all documentation meets legal standards.
- Prepare and review legal documentation related to claims disputes and appeals.
- Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and internal company policies.
- Stay updated on changes in insurance regulations and industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and internal company policies.
- Liaison Duties:
- Act as a point of contact between the claims department legal counsel and policyholders.
- Facilitate effective communication and resolution of disputes.
- Act as a point of contact between the claims department legal counsel and policyholders.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Maintain detailed records of all appeals and complaints.
- Analyze trends in claims disputes to recommend improvements in processes.
- Maintain detailed records of all appeals and complaints.
The base salary range for this position is $90000$110000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills experience and geographical location. In addition to base pay Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases spot bonuses and shortterm incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical dental vision a 401(k) plan and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Required Qualifications
5 years of experience in the insurance industry preferably in claims management or appeals.
Prior experience with litigation support or legal knowledge is beneficial.
3 years of people leadership experience with excellent team management abilities
Specific experience with Group Insurance (Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and/or Paid/Unpaid Leaves)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Law Healthcare Administration or a related field
Excellent client relationship management skills
Strong verbal written communication and presentation skills
Comfortable dealing with complexity and ambiguity and able to explore multiple solutions
Previous experience with FINEOS Claims software platform highly desired
Skills
Claims Management: Comprehensive understanding of insurance policies coverage terms medical classification and claims adjudication procedures.
Legal Acumen: Familiarity with legal principles relevant to insurance disputes including contract law civil procedure and regulatory requirements.
Effective Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively convey information to diverse audiences including legal professionals policy holders and internal stakeholders.
Leadership: Indepth knowledge of leadership practices and processes. Skilled in using strategies and techniques to inspire and guide internal claims teams towards achieving both shortterm objectives and longterm goals. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to identify issues develop solutions and navigate challenging claim disputes.
Information Analysis and Interpretation: Ability to critically evaluate complex medical records policy language and legal arguments to make informed decisions. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Maintain accurate records of all cases in system of record.
ABOUT EQUITABLE
At Equitable were a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial wellbeing so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking working and leading differently where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth internal mobility comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall wellbeing flexibility and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented dedicated purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.
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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender gender identity and expression age national origin mental or physical disabilities sexual orientation veteran status genetic information or any other class protected by federal state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the EVerify program.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
