Claims Investigator, Workers' Compensation & Risk Analysis

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist to lead investigations, analyze claims, and recommend dispositions. You will prepare detailed reports, interact with external counsel, and support loss-control initiatives across the university.

The role emphasizes collaboration with University staff, risk management, and health/medical partners to minimize financial losses while ensuring compliant case handling and timely settlements where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant experience.
• One year in workers' compensation claims administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims as instructed by leadership and secure evidentiary materials.
• Analyze documentation to approve medical treatments and establish reserves.
• Prepare investigative reports with witness interviews and expert consultations.
• Consult with outside counsel and review legal bills for appropriateness.
• Summarize allegations and analysis with recommended defense strategy.
• Settle claims when warranted and monitor ongoing case progress.
• Deliver lectures on claim prevention, loss history, and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, counsel, risk managers, and housing/maintenance teams.

Skills

Investigation

Claims analysis

Report writing

Legal coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist to lead investigations, analyze claims, and recommend dispositions. You will prepare detailed reports, interact with external counsel, and support loss-control initiatives across the university.

The role emphasizes collaboration with University staff, risk management, and health/medical partners to minimize financial losses while ensuring compliant case handling and timely settlements where appropriate.