Claims Specialist Sr - Professional Liability - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

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Claims Specialist Sr - Professional Liability

• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult medical malpractice 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.

• 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.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.