Sedgwick

Professional Liability Claims Advisor

Sedgwick$100K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in professional liability claims management.
  • Professional certification in relevant line of business is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and process complex liability claims to determine exposure.
  • Conduct investigations and provide investigatory reports for new claims.
  • Negotiate settlements up to designated authority level and recommend strategies.
  • Calculate and monitor reserves to ensure adequacy throughout the claim lifecycle.
  • Coordinate legal defense and monitor compliance with client guidelines.
  • Identify opportunities for cost containment and fraud reduction.
  • Maintain professional client relationships and communicate claim activity.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to support work-life balance.
  • Referral incentive program for employee recruitment.
  • Agile working environment conducive to collaboration.
  • Opportunities for career development and promotions.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401K from day one.
Full Job Description
Professional Liability Claims Advisor
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world's best brands?
  • Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.
  • Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
  • Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
  • Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
  • Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
  • Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
  • Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.


PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Manage and handle professional liability claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe 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 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.
  • Performs coverage analysis and opinion as part of the claim process including all necessary correspondence.
  • 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 others.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of professional liability claims management experience required.


TAKING CARE OF YOU
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Referral incentive program.
  • Opportunity to work in an agile environment.
  • Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
  • A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.


WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSINCLUDE
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 $145,000. 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.

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About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is a global provider of insurance, risk management, and related services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Sedgwick offers a range of services to clients in various industries, including property and casualty insurance, workers' compensation, and disability management. The company has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Sedgwick has a reputation for delivering high-quality service and has been recognized for its excellence in the insurance industry.
Learn more about Sedgwick
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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