Workers' Compensation Senior Complex Handler (Primarily PA, NJ, NY Jurisdictions)

The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group our 1300 employees nationwide live our corporate promise every day: to make people feel secure appreciated and respected. We are an A rated $1.7B award-winning nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Headquartered in Central New York we operate across the Eastern half of the United States with major office locations in New Hartford New York and Charlotte and regional offices in Boston New York City Atlanta Dallas Columbus Richmond and Chicago.

What you will do

As a Workers Compensation Senior Complex handler you will handle Workers Compensation claims of a complex and serious nature in PA NJ and NY; performs special claims investigations and handles matters requiring broad technical knowledge at an expert level. You will operate on an independent basis with little supervision; mitigate negotiate and settle claims within assigned authority with a strong focus on overall claim resolution. Assumes direct responsibility to represent Company interests in hearings mediations and settlement conferences. Required to have direct contact with Plaintiff and Defense attorneys concerning serious claim matters the resolution of claims and mitigation of complex legal issues and reviews court decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Handles Workers Compensation claims of a complex and serious nature; performs special claims investigations and handles matters requiring broad technical knowledge at an expert level.
• Operates on an independent basis with little supervision; mitigates negotiates and settles claims within assigned authority with a strong focus on overall claim resolution.
• Assumes direct responsibility to represent Company interests in hearings mediations and settlement conferences.
• Required to have direct contact with Plaintiff and Defense attorneys concerning serious claim matters the resolution of claims and mitigation of complex legal issues.
• Reviews court decisions law and coverage interpretations and is required to have a broad knowledge and understanding of Workers Compensation law and claim practices.
• Submits periodic reports to and complies statistics for Claims Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.

What you need

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years experience handling workers compensation claims preferred.
• Licenses required where needed.

Licensing

Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.

Salary range: $81900-$120000

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employees work experience their geographic location education certification(s) scope and responsibilities in the role and additional qualifications.

Benefits:

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay comprehensive benefits packages career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan(Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Training and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Legal ID Theft Protection Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Membership with Back-up Care Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• PaidVolunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC