Senior Bodily Injury Claims Examiner

Senior Bodily Injury Claims Examiner

The Senior Bodily Injury Claims Examiner will investigate, reserve, and negotiate resolution of moderate to high exposure third party transportation liability claims of significant value in a self-insured environment.

Essential Job Functions

The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position.

• Conduct investigations to analyze liability exposure, provide reserving recommendations, verify actual damages associated with the loss, and conduct active negotiation for claim resolution.
• Works closely with in-house and external counsel in the management of litigated claim files. Examiner will be required to attend mediations and trials as deemed necessary.
• Prepare in-house reserve and settlement memorandum for committee review.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills through the use of telephone, email, and in-person contact.
• Proficient in the management of the litigation process ensuring timely and cost effective claim resolution.
• Manage a claims inventory in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating persistence and problem solving skills.
• Determine the need for independent adjusters, cause and origin experts and independent medical examiners.
• Ability to analyze medical records, litigation documentation and apply applicable state statutory limits.
• Proficient in the operation of a PC, and Risk Management software related software to include Word and Excel.
• This position requires the ability to travel intermittently and up to 25%.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 years related claims experience required, transportation experience preferred.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.