Claims Specialist - Bail

Core Specialty; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Plan

HSA/FSA/HRA & wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty is seeking a Claims Specialist to assist with administration, investigation, and resolution of bond forfeiture claims. You will work under guidance, communicating with bail agents, courts, attorneys, and internal teams to obtain information and maintain claim files.

The role emphasizes learning state statutes, procedures, and bond forfeiture requirements while handling routine claims independently and escalating complex cases as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in claims, insurance, financial services, or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned claim files and bond forfeiture activity with authorities and courts.
• Process incoming claim-related mail and maintain claim files.
• Assist with investigation and evaluation of routine bond forfeiture claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAGE 100

SAP Crystal Reports

Job description

- Assist with the administration, investigation, and resolution of bond forfeiture claims under the direction and guidance of experienced claims personnel. The Claims Specialist will communicate with bail agents, courts, attorneys, recovery vendors, and internal departments to obtain and maintain claim information, monitor forfeiture activity, process claim payments, ensure claim files are accurate and complete. This position will develop knowledge of applicable state statutes, company procedures, and bond forfeiture requirements while progressively assuming responsibility for routine claims.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Monitor assigned claim files and bond forfeiture activity and follow up with bail agents and courts to obtain required information.
• Process incoming claim-related mail and correspondence and maintain accurate electronic and physical claim files.
• Assist with the investigation and evaluation of routine bond forfeiture claims using established company procedures.
• Research and document basic claim information, court records, forfeiture notices, remission information, and related documentation.
• Communicate with bail agents, court clerks, attorneys, recovery vendors, and internal departments to obtain information needed to resolve claims.
• Update claim notes and status information in SAGE 100 and maintain accurate claim records.
• Monitor Open Claims Status Reports and follow up on outstanding information under established guidelines.
• Prepare routine correspondence, spreadsheets, check requests, and other claim-related documentation.
• Assist with Agent BUF account withdrawal paperwork and ensure required supporting documentation is received.
• Process routine remission and agent payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare check requests for court, attorney, recovery, and other approved claim-related expenses.
• Assist with forecasting upcoming claim payments and maintaining accurate payment information.
• Escalate complex, high dollar, disputed, or unusual claims to a senior claims professional or management.
• Develop working knowledge of state-specific bond forfeiture requirements and company claims procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn SAGE 100 and SAP Crystal Reports.
• Ability to research information using internal systems and available public records.

Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience in claims, insurance, financial services, legal support, court administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in customer service, administrative, legal, insurance, or financial environment may be considered.

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to learn and apply state-specific regulations, statutes, and company procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position. #LI-Hybrid - At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Benefits:

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
• short and long-term disability
• a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan
• an Employee Assistance Plan
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses.

From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers.

For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, issued in 2020 by US Departments of Health, Human Services, Labor and Treasury our health plan’s machine-readable files (MRFs) can be accessed via www.Cigna.com.