Doctors Co

Medical Malpractice Claims Specialist

Doctors Co$93K — $122K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • Juris Doctorate preferred
  • 3-5 years of medical malpractice or claims-related experience
  • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases independently

Responsibilities

  • Complete initial coverage analysis for assigned claims
  • Develop action plans with defense counsel and supervisors
  • Interview insureds while adhering to performance guidelines
  • Consult with stakeholders to enhance investigation outcomes
  • Provide ongoing support and communication to insured members
  • Recommend litigated matters to defense panel members
  • Evaluate case facts and determine appropriate reserves

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health care spending accounts with company match
  • 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal days
  • Paid holidays each calendar year
  • Life and travel insurance coverage
  • Employee assistance program and wellness resources
  • Business casual work environment
Full Job Description
The Doctors Company is seeking an experienced Claims Specialist for our Region II team. This is a remote or hybrid opportunity, depending on the final candidate's location from the company's office, with the preferred location New York, New Jersey, or other East Coast states.

The Claims Specialist independently and pro-actively manages the medical malpractice claims for assigned members. Monitors and reviews all new claims for designated members and establishes a plan of action to achieve a favorable claim resolution. Attends and facilitates member meetings and claim reviews. Reviews and recommends appropriate case reserves. Negotiates settlements when appropriate and attends trial and provides insights and analysis. Advocates, consults, and serves as a trusted resource and partner with physician members.

Responsibilities:
  1. Completes initial coverage analysis
  2. Develops a plan of action on assigned cases in conjunction with defense counsel and supervisor
  3. Interview insureds within performance standards/guidelines
  4. Consults with external stakeholders (insured, claimant, defense attorney, plaintiff attorney) to optimize results of the overall investigation and discovery process
  5. Interfaces with insured member to provide ongoing support and disclosure of investigation results to keep the member fully informed
  6. Makes recommendation for assignment of litigated matters to appropriate defense panel members
  7. Partners with defense counsel for optimum outcome on all assigned cases
  8. Monitors and approves fees and expenses within authority
  9. Evaluates facts, allegations, liability and damages issues and maintains appropriate case reserves
  10. Recommends the proper course of resolution to regional leadership based on the investigation and discovery
  11. Attends mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials as necessary
  12. Provides risk/benefit analysis to the member
  13. Supports the member throughout the life of the claim file up to and through trial
  14. Other duties as assigned


Education (and/or equivalent experience) required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Juris Doctorate preferred.
  • Three to five (3-5) years of medical malpractice or equivalent claims-related experience.

Salary Range: $93,378 - 122,559

Compensation varies based on skills, knowledge, and education. We consider factors such as specialized skills, depth of knowledge in the field, and educational background to ensure fair and competitive pay.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, incentive bonus plans, outstanding career opportunities, an exceptional work environment, and an impressive benefits package, which starts with medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; and an employee assistance program. There's more:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
  • 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, as well as catch-up plans for both
  • Vacation days, sick days, and paid personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
  • Paid holidays each calendar year
  • Life and travel insurance
  • Tax-free commuter benefits
  • In-person and online learning opportunities
  • Cross-function career opportunities
  • Business casual work environment
  • Time off to volunteer
  • Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
  • Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events

About Doctors Co

The Doctors Company is a medical malpractice insurance company that provides professional liability insurance to physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. The company offers coverage for medical malpractice claims, as well as risk management and patient safety programs. The Doctors Company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Napa, California. The company has over 1000 employees and serves over 82,000 members nationwide.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1976

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