The Travelers Companies, Inc

Workers Compensation Senior Technical Specialist

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $85K — $141K *
Walnut Creek, CA 94598Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree required.
  • 5+ years of Workers Compensation experience essential.
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Mastery in evaluation, negotiation, and case resolution techniques.
  • Thorough understanding of insurance contracts and legal statutes.
  • Advanced investigatory and medical knowledge relevant to Workers Compensation.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage high exposure Workers Compensation claims under limited supervision.
  • Collaborate with specialty resources for medical treatment and benefit management.
  • Establish and update reserves based on claim exposure and document rationale.
  • Develop strategies for managing complex losses and statutory entitlements.
  • Co-manage claims with the Major Case Unit for comprehensive support.
  • Facilitate timely claim resolution by leveraging mitigation opportunities.
  • Act as a technical resource and maintain continuing education requirements.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance for employees and eligible family members from day one.
  • 401(k) matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of eligible pay.
  • Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually plus company holidays.
  • Access to a comprehensive wellness program supporting health and mental well-being.
  • Opportunities to engage in community service through volunteer programs and matching gifts.
Full Job Description
Job Category

Claim

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$85,600.00 - $141,200.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Under limited supervision, effectively evaluate and manage high exposure Workers Compensation claims including catastrophic loss, specified serious injury and other complex claims. Attempt to resolve through innovative and expert claim management.
This work may include: Remains out of work and unlikely to return to position. Employer is unable to accommodate the restrictions. Injured Worker(IW) has returned to work, reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), and has PPD. File litigated to dispute the permanency rating and/or causality. IW has been released to work with permanent restrictions and job is no longer available. IW is receiving Vocational Rehabilitation. Claims that have been reopened for additional medical treatment on more complex files. Injuries may involve one or multiple back, shoulder or knee surgeries, knee replacements, claims involving complex offsets, permanent restrictions and/or fatalities. Claims on which a settlement should be considered.What Will You Do?
  • CLAIM HANDLING:
  • Work in collaboration with specialty resources (e.g. medical, legal) to manage medical treatment and lost time benefits in cases involving extremely complex issues or potentially high financial exposure.
  • Establish and update reserves to reflect claim exposure and document rationale. Identify and set actuarial reserves.
  • Develop strategies to manage losses involving complex issues of statutory benefit entitlement, medical diagnoses, Medicare Set Aside or injury severity to achieve resolution through the best possible outcome.
  • Co-manage appropriate claims with the Major Case Unit, who will assist with disability and treatment projections; reserving; and investigative suggestions on complex or catastrophic losses.
  • May use structured settlement/annuity as appropriate for the jurisdiction.
  • Facilitate timely claim resolution by leveraging any mitigation opportunities.
  • INFLUENCE AND COMMUNICATION:
  • Pursue all offset opportunities, including apportionment, contribution and subrogation.
  • Customer Engagement.
  • Participate in Telephonic and/or onsite File Reviews.
  • Respond to inquiries - verbal and written.
  • Keeping injured worker apprised of claim status.
  • Engage specialty resources as needed.
  • OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Act as technical resource to others.
  • Maintain Continuing Education requirements as required.
  • In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • College degree.
  • 5+ years Workers Compensation experience.
  • Analytical Thinking: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities; analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues; identifies cause/effect relationships; and explores alternative solutions that support sound decision-making.
  • Communication: Expresses, summarizes and records thoughts clearly and concisely orally and in writing by applying proper content, format, sentence structure, grammar, language and terminology.
  • Ability to effectively present file resolution to internal and/or external stakeholders.
  • Negotiation: Master evaluation, negotiation and case resolution skills.
  • Ability to understand alternatives, influence stakeholders and reach a fair agreement through discussion and compromise.
  • Thorough Insurance Contract Knowledge: Interprets policies and contracts, applies loss facts to policy conditions, and determines whether or not a loss comes within the scope of the insurance contract.
  • Principles of Investigation: Advanced investigative skills including the ability to take statements.
  • Follows a logical sequence of inquiry with a goal of arriving at an accurate reconstruction of events related to the loss.
  • Value Determination: Advanced ability to determine liability and assigns a dollar value based on damages claimed and estimates, sets and readjusts reserves.
  • Settlement Techniques: Advanced ability to assess how a claim will be settled, when and when not to make an offer and what should be included in the settlement offer package.
  • Legal Knowledge: Thorough knowledge, understanding and application of state, federal and regulatory laws and statutes, rules of evidence, chain of custody, trial preparation and discovery, court proceedings, and other rules and regulations applicable to the insurance industry.
  • Medical knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the nature and extent of injuries, periods of disability, and treatment needed.
  • WC Technical:
  • Advanced ability to demonstrate understanding of WC Products and ability to apply available resources and technology to resolve claims.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to work within jurisdictional parameters within their assigned state.
  • Customer Service:
  • Advanced ability to build and maintain productive relationships with our insureds and deliver results with optimal outcomes.
  • Teamwork:
  • Advanced ability to work together in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
  • Planning & Organizing:
  • Advanced ability to establishes a plan/course of action and contingencies for self or others to meet current or future goals.


What is a Must Have?
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5 years Workers Compensation experience.


What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.


About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

The Travelers Companies, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Travelers Companies, Inc, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether you're seeking a position in management, customer service, underwriting, or IT, we have a place for you. Our commitment to professional growth means we provide unparalleled career advancement tools and leadership training to help you climb the ladder of success.

Internship Programs: A Gateway to Employment

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Culture and Benefits

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

Hiring Process: What to Expect

Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

Career Development and Training

We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
NASDAQ
TRV
* Ladders Estimates

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