Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation | Juridicition: Midwest States | Licensing: Home State Required at Sedgwick Claims Management Services in West Des Moines, IA

Job description

• Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation | Juridicition: Midwest States | Licensing: Home State Required
• Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?
• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
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• ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
• PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To analyze mid- and higher-level workers compensation claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim.
• Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority.
• Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client.
• Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.
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Requirements

• Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Experience: 4 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Jurisdiction: Midwest states
• Licensing: Home state required

Skills

Required

• Claims management
• Investigating and gathering information
• Negotiating settlements
• Communication with claimants and clients
• Reporting to excess carrier
• Clear and conceptual thinking
• Handling work-related stress
• Meeting deadlines
• Computer keyboarding
• Travel as required

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral incentive program.
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.