Workers Compensation Claims Examiner

Workers Compensation Claims Examiner – Sedgwick Join to apply for the Workers Compensation Claims Examiner role at Sedgwick . Direct message the job poster from Sedgwick. By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work‑life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. PRIMARY PURPOSE To analyze complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation 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. Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority. Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim. Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles claims within designated authority level. Prepares necessary state filings within statutory limits. Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution. Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management. Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients. Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets. Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner. Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships. Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct. Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable line of business preferred. Experience: Five (5) years of California Workers Compensation claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: SIP required or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment; California workers compensation jurisdictional knowledge required. OFFICE LOCATIONS Roseville, CA (Hybrid) San Diego, CA (Hybrid) TAKING CARE OF YOU Flexible work schedule. Referral incentive program. Career development and promotional growth opportunities. A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) on day one. EEO and Fair Chance Statement Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. Salary Range As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $80,000 – $100,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr