Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation (Hybrid- West Hills, CA)

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd in West Hills, CA seeks a Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation to adjudicate complex claims, determine benefits due, and support clients across industries in a hybrid work model.

You will analyze claims, negotiate settlements within authority, and collaborate with clients and carriers while benefiting from a flexible schedule, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Licensing knowledge or licensing required to perform the role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due.
• Negotiate settlements within designated authority.
• Communicate claim activity with claimants and clients.
• Report claims to carriers and provide timely responses to directions.

Skills

Claims management

Adjudication

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

## Claims Examiner - Workers Compensation (Hybrid- West Hills, CA)Apply: West Hills, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R77981By 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 CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceClaims Examiner - Workers Compensation (Hybrid- West Hills, CA)Job DescriptionAre 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? * Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.* 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.**OFFICE LOCATIONS: West Hills, CA (Agile) 3 days remote****PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:**To analyze Workers Compensation claims on behalf of our valued clients to determine benefits due, while ensuring ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE*** 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.**QUALIFICATIONS**Education & Licensing: 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. * 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.**Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge:** SIP required or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment; California workers compensation jurisdictional knowledge required.**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 deadlinesPhysical: Computer keyboardingAuditory/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 $80,000 - $92,000. 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.*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.## If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.