Complex General Liability Claims Specialist - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
IL, IL
About the Job
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
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Complex General Liability Claims Specialist
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To analyze complex or technically difficult General Liability claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe injury 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.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANIDATE?We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability claims.
- Experience with contract litigation and risk transfer is required.
- Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides report of investigation pertaining to new events, claims and legal actions.
- Negotiates claim settlement
- Calculates, assigns, and monitors claims reserves
- Recommends settlement strategies
- Coordinates legal defense, 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.
- Maintains professional client relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Experience
Eight (8) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of appropriate insurance principles and laws; excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, PC literate, analytical skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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
NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
