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Job Location drjobs

Dallas - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

The WC Claim Representative under the direction of the Claims Team Leader investigates and settles claims promptly equitably and within established best practices guidelines.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Receive assignments.
  • Reviews claim and policy information to provide background for investigation and may determine the extent of the policys obligation to the insured depending on the line of business.
  • Contacts interviews and obtains statements (recorded or in person) from insureds claimants witnesses physicians attorneys police officers etc. to secure necessary claim information.
  • Depending on line of business may inspect and appraise damage for property losses or arranges for such appraisal.
  • Evaluates facts supplied by investigation to determine extent of liability of the insured if any and extend of the companys obligation to the insured under the policy contract.
  • Prepares reports on investigation settlements denials of claims individual evaluation of involved parties etc.
  • Sets reserves within authority limits and recommends reserve changes to Team Leader.
  • Reviews progress and status of claims with Team Leader and discusses problems and suggested remedial actions.
  • Prepares and submits to Team Leader unusual or possible undesirable exposures. Assists Team Leader in developing methods and improvements for handling claims.
  • Settles claims promptly and equitably.
  • Obtains releases proofs of loss or compensation agreements and issues company drafts in payments for claims.
  • Informs claimants insureds/customers or attorney of denial of claim when applicable.
  • May assist Team Leader and company attorneys in preparing cases for trial by arranging for attendance of witnesses and taking statements. Continues efforts to settle claims before trial.
  • Refers claims to subrogation as appropriate. May arrange for salvage disposition or other recovery proceedings as necessary by line of business.
  • May participate in claim file reviews and audits with customer/insured and broker. Administers benefits timely and appropriately. Maintains control of claims resolution process to minimize current exposure and future risks
  • Establishes and maintains strong customer relations

Depending on line of business other duties may include:

  • Maintaining system logs
  • Investigating compensability and benefit entitlement
  • Reviewing and approving medical bill payments
  • Managing vocational rehabilitation


Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience handling claims in a relevant line of business.
  • Basic knowledge of claims handling and familiarity with claims terminologies
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with claimants customers insureds brokers attorneys etc. in a positive manner concerning losses.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently
  • Knowledge of company products services coverages and policy limits along with awareness of the companys claims best practices
  • Knowledge of applicable state and local laws



Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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