Claims Consultant – Hospital/Excess Professional Liability

MedPro Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

MedPro Group seeks an experienced claims professional in Fort Wayne, Indiana, responsible for managing coverage, resolving claims, and supervising litigation with outside counsel. The role includes reserving, negotiations, and supporting sales and retention efforts.

A J.D. is preferred, but a Bachelor's with relevant experience is acceptable. Strong negotiating skills and multi-state experience are valued assets for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of claim experience with hospital excess (re)insurance professional liability and other liability claims.
• Multi-state experience preferred.
• Strong negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Confirm coverage and manage claims and suits brought against accounts.
• Interpret, analyze, and resolve coverage issues.
• Select and appoint legal counsel.
• Manage litigation with outside counsel and accounts.
• Manage litigation costs, incl. fees and expenses.
• Post timely and accurate Loss and ALE reserves.
• Resolve cases via dismissal, settlement or trial.
• Negotiate case resolutions.
• Provide service to insureds and assist in sales and account retention efforts.
• Conduct claim audits of self-insured accounts and TPAs.
• Perform other activities required of a claims professional.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation experience

Healthcare liability

Multi-state experience

Education

J.D. preferred

Bachelor's degree with industry experience

Job description

In this role, you will…

• Confirm coverage and manage claims and suits brought against accounts.
• Interpret, analyze, and resolve coverage issues.
• Select and appoint legal counsel.
• Manage litigation with outside counsel and accounts.
• Manage litigation costs, incl. fees and expenses.
• Post timely and accurate Loss and ALE reserves.
• Resolve cases via dismissal, settlement or trial.
• Negotiate case resolutions.
• Provide service to insureds and assist in sales and account retention efforts.
• Conduct claim audits of self-insured accounts and TPAs.
• Perform other activities required of a claims professional.

We are looking for candidates with…

• Minimum of five years of claim experience with hospital excess (re)insurance professional liability and other liability claims.Multi-state experience preferred.
• J.D. (preferred), but will consider a Bachelor's degree if the candidate possesses other, pertinent industry experience.
• Strong negotiating skills.

Why MedPro?

MedPro Group’s mission is built on a century-old legacy of protecting those who protect others. From our roots in our hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, we've worked diligently to become the nation's premier healthcare liability coverage provider, currently insuring more than 300,000 customers. With that growth, we've built a significant presence in all 50 states. Our team works across the country to provide the best strategies to mitigate risk and preserve the reputations of those who have entrusted their good name to us. That passion – built on a foundation of a culture that values uncompromised integrity, obsessive client focus, great teamwork, and a long-term mindset – make MedPro a preferred employer that many call their career home.

General:

MedPro Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The annual gross base salary range is $90,000 to $150,000. This range anticipates the low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies. Salary is one component of MedPro’s total compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, vision and dental insurance options, life and accident insurance, 401(k), and short-term and long-term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview, visit our careers website at www.medpro.com/careers. #LI-Remote #LI-EH1

• medical, vision and dental insurance options
• life and accident insurance
• 401(k)
• short-term and long-term disability insurance