Casualty General Adjuster

Job Description

Job Description

The Casualty General Adjuster manages within company standards and best practices to investigate, evaluate, and handle to conclusion complex injury claims in litigation. Handle as required in specific customer service requirement to achieve the best possible outcome in the claim, supporting the goals of claims department and of CorVel.

This role is available for remote, hybrid, and onsite work arrangements.

Candidates must have extensive experience handling large loss Transportation/Trucking liability claims .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully handles any complex coverage or liability claims investigation.
• Willingness to travel for Mediations, Trials and CAT Scene incidents
• Evaluates complex injury claims and determines the appropriate settlement value.
• Attends internal and external training programs to advance knowledge in the area of liability    claims. Works closely with the Claims Supervisor, Claims Manager, or Unit Vice President of Liability.
• Works and partners with defense counsel, when applicable, to respond timely, accurately, and professionally to plaintiff representative verbal and written correspondence.
• Receives claims, confirms policy coverage and any conflicts, and acknowledges claims.
• Determines validity and compensability of the claim by investigating and gathering information regarding the claim and files necessary documentation with state agencies.
• Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits.
• Develops and manages well documented action plans and outcomes to reduce overall cost of claims. 
• Reports claims to the excess carrier when applicable.
• Communicates claim status with the customer and claimant.
• Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims reviews as needed.
• Develops and maintains professional customer relationships.
• Completes additional projects and duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assist team members to develop knowledge and understanding of claims practice.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use MS Office including Excel. 
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.  
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Knowledge of the entire claims administration for Liability lines of coverage.
• Further develops relationship with clients and carrier partners to improve outcomes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ liability industry experience with 5 years litigation claim handling.

PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location.  Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors:  federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions.  Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.  The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

Pay Range:  $82,574 - $127,490

A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

ABOUT CORVEL: 

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries.  CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients.  We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities.  Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!). 

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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