Claims Representative

BerkleyNet (a Berkley Company); Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

BerkleyNet (a Berkley Company) in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced workers’ compensation claims professional to manage claims end-to-end.

You will investigate injuries, set reserves, coordinate medical care, negotiate settlements and ensure regulatory compliance while communicating with claimants, policyholders and attorneys.

The role requires 3–5 years of claims handling experience and an active adjuster license; travel is limited to occasional hearings and trainings.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience handling workers’ compensation claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and strategically problem solve.
• Ability to diplomatically manage conflict.
• Ability to develop relationships across departments.
• Strong discretion and integrity with confidential information.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Investigate workers’ compensation claims by interviewing injured workers, witnesses and policyholders.
• Calculate and set timely reserves and manage reserve adequacy throughout claim lifecycle.
• Record demographics, job and accident information in the claims system and file state forms.
• Issue timely payments to injured workers, medical providers and vendors.
• Coordinate medical treatment to ensure timely rehabilitation.
• Negotiate settlements within authority with injured workers and attorneys.
• Serve as SME of the Workers’ Compensation Act and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and manage subrogation and recovery opportunities.
• Communicate claim activity to policyholders, injured workers and others.
• Travel to hearings, conferences and trainings as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent insurance industry work experience

AIC, ARM, CCP, or CPCU designation preferred

Job description

Company Details

BerkleyNet is an innovative workers compensation insurance provider that does all of our business online. Our Goal? To make doing business “Ridiculously Fast. Amazingly Easy.”

Responsibilities

• Investigate workers’ compensation claims by interviewing injured workers, witnesses, and policyholders to verify coverage and determine compensability and benefits due
• Calculate and set timely financial reserves and proactively manage reserve adequacy throughout claim lifecycle
• Record and code injured worker demographics, job information and accident information in company’s claims management system and files necessary forms with state regulatory agencies
• Issue timely payments to injured workers, medical providers and service vendors
• Coordinate and actively manage medical treatment of injured workers to ensure timely rehabilitation
• Negotiate settlements of claims within designated authority with injured workers and attorneys
• Serve as the team’s subject matter expert of the Workers’ Compensation Act, adjudication process, and regulatory compliance framework in assigned jurisdictions
• Identify and manage subrogation, Second Injury Fund and joint coverage recovery opportunities
• Regularly communicate claim activity and status updates to policyholders, injured workers and other interested parties in a professional, thoughtful and tactful manner
• Notify management and develop reports for large exposure claims and comply with reinsurance reporting requirements
• Manage the claims litigation process to ensure timely and cost-effective claims resolution
• Monitor the expenses and effectiveness of managed care and investigation vendors
• Periodically travel to attend hearings, conferences and training sessions
• Attend and participate in claim file reviews with management and defense attorneys
• Coordinate and lead special projects or processes as assigned by management
• Assists with oversight and supervisory duties when the team supervisor is unavailable or as assigned by supervisor
• Support management with training and staff development
• Support management with vendor management activities
• Continuously strives to improve our product and business results through innovation
• Obtain and maintain adjuster license(s) in assigned jurisdictions

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience handling workers’ compensation claims
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and strategically problem solve
• Ability to diplomatically manage conflict
• Ability to develop relationships within the organization and work effectively across departments
• Strong discretion and integrity in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information
• Detail oriented

Education

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent insurance industry work experience
• AIC, ARM, CCP, or CPCU insurance designation preferred

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

Base salary & Benefits include Health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.

Salary Range: 65k - 95k

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Low level of domestic U.S. travel required (up to 5% - 10% of time)