Claims Associate

Sedgwick; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Sedgwick in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Claims Associate to analyze lower-level general liability claims and determine benefits due, under supervision, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office, 3 days work from home), flexible schedule, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: One (1) year of general office experience or equivalent; claims industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles lower-level liability and/or physical damage claims under close supervision.
• Supports other claims representatives, examiners and leads with larger or more complex claims as necessary.
• Processes general liability claims determining compensability and benefits due; monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.
• Communicates claim action/processing with claimant, client and appropriate medical contact.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• May process routine payments and prescriptions and status reports for lifetime medical claims and/or defined period medical claims.
• Maintains professional client relationships, performs other duties as assigned and supports the organization's quality program(s).

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Claims Associate

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.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

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.

WORK LOCATIONS

Eden Prairie, MN office location, 2 days in office 3 days work from home.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To analyze reported lower-level level general liability claims to determine benefits due; and to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Handles lower-level liability and/or physical damage claims under close supervision.
• Supports other claims representatives, examiners and leads with larger or more complex claims as necessary.
• Processes general liability claims determining compensability and benefits due; monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.
• Communicates claim action/processing with claimant, client and appropriate medical contact.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• May process routine payments and prescriptions and status reports for lifetime medical claims and/or defined period medical claims.
• Maintains professional client relationships, performs other duties as assigned and supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: One (1) year of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Claims industry experience preferred.

Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge:

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, 401K on day one.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, [travel as required (leave travel statement only if applicable)]

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

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 ( $19.00-$23.00 per hour ). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com