ESIS Senior Claims Representative, WC

ESIS Senior Claims Representative, WC

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of workers' compensation? Join ESIS, a leader in risk management and insurance services, where your skills and talents can help us create safer workplaces and support employees during their times of need. At ESIS, we're dedicated to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions, and we're looking for passionate individuals to be part of our dynamic team. If you're eager to advance your career in a collaborative environment that values integrity and growth, explore our exciting workers' compensation roles today and discover how you can contribute to a brighter future for employees everywhere!

The Workers' Compensation Senior Claims Representative, under the direction of the Claims Team Leader, investigates and settles claims promptly, equitably and within established best practices guidelines.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Receive assignments.
• Reviews claim and policy information to provide background for investigation and may determine the extent of the policy's obligation to the insured depending on the line of business.
• Contacts, interviews, and obtains statements (recorded or in person) from insureds, claimants, witnesses, physicians, attorneys, police officers, etc. to secure necessary claim information.
• Evaluates facts supplied by investigation to determine extent of liability of the insured, if any, and extend of the company's obligation to the insured under the policy contract.
• Prepares reports on investigation, settlements, denials of claims, individual evaluation of involved parties etc.
• Sets reserves within authority limits and recommends reserve changes to Team Leader.
• Reviews progress and status of claims with Team Leader and discusses problems and suggested remedial actions.
• Prepares and submits to Team Leader unusual or possible undesirable exposures. Assists Team Leader in developing methods and improvements for handling claims.
• Settles claims promptly and equitably.
• Obtains releases and timely issues indemnity benefits if due and owing.
• Informs claimants, insureds/customers, or attorney of denial of claim when applicable.
• May assist Team Leader and company attorneys in preparing cases for trial by taking statements. Continues efforts to settle claims before trial.
• Refers claims to subrogation as appropriate.
• May participate in claim file reviews and audits with customer/insured and broker. Administers Workers' Compensation benefits timely and appropriately per Jurisdiction. Maintains control of claim's resolution process to minimize current exposure and future risks
• Establishes and maintains strong customer relations

Other duties may include:

• Working all queues and diary in a timely manner
• Investigating compensability and benefit entitlement
• Reviewing and approving medical bill payments
• Managing vocational rehabilitation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience handling Workers' Compensation claims
• Knowledge of claims handling and familiarity with claims terminologies
• Effective negotiation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with claimants, customers, insureds, brokers, attorneys etc. in a positive manner concerning losses.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently, excels in organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of company products, services, coverages, and policy limits, along with awareness of the company's claims best practices and client service instructions
• Knowledge of applicable state and local laws.
• Experience in any of the jurisdictions serviced in the region (MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, TN, KY, WVA, OH, IN, MI) is preferred but not required.

An applicable resident or designated home state adjuster's license is required for ESIS Field Claims Adjusters. Adjusters that do not fulfill the license requirements will not meet ESIS's employment requirements for handling claims. ESIS supports independent self-study time and will allow up to 4 months to pass the adjuster licensing exam.

ESIS, a multi-line Third-Party Administrator (TPA), provides claims, risk control & loss information systems to Fortune 1000 clients across its North American platform. ESIS provides a full range of sophisticated risk management services, including workers compensation claims handling; a broad spectrum of casualty insurance products, such as general liability, automobile liability, products liability, professional liability, and medical malpractice claims handling; and disability management.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 33237
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Claims Adjusting
• Business Unit United States
• Legal Employer ACE American Insurance Company