Category/Area of Expertise:
Legal
Job Requisition:
429280
Address:
USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code:
Claims Management (5157507)
Company Overview:
Ahold Delhaize USA, part of the global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. Our associates support these brands with a wide range of services including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology, and more.
Position Summary:
Initiates investigations into complex claims made against the company to determine causes and evaluate loss exposure. Based on investigation outcomes, provides appropriate responses for claim disposition.
Work Schedule:
Flexible/hybrid, including 1 in-person day at a core location and 4 remote days.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US full-time.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Claims Management
- Performs thorough investigations, evaluations, and dispositions of claims following departmental standards.
- Ensures compliance with statutory and legal obligations.
- Maintains quality control through claim diary systems and reporting guidelines.
- Provides excellent customer service with timely contact and follow-up.
- Determines proximate cause and plans settlement or denial in accordance with legal requirements.
- Maintains accurate reserve levels based on claim severity.
- Recommends and presents settlement values for management approval.
- Negotiates settlements within authority limits.
- Issues timely payments to control costs.
Financial Impact Administration
- Identifies claims with subrogation potential and seeks reimbursement.
- Uses National Index Bureau to detect fraud indicators.
- Collaborates with Safety department to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Audits and approves legal and vendor bills for payment.
- Sets personal and business goals involving legal, loss prevention, and safety teams.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members.
- Enhances skills through external training and collaboration with Litigation Specialists.
Self-Development
- Establishes personal and professional goals for growth.
- Provides coaching and mentoring.
- Attends external training to improve technical skills.
- Partners with Litigation Specialists for skill enhancement.
Basic Qualifications:
- Licensed adjuster or eligible for licensing after in-house training.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum 3 years claims management experience.
- Knowledge of legal procedures, workers' compensation, and liability claims.
- Understanding of medical terminology and customer relations principles.
Skills and Abilities:
- Desire for professional growth in claims.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and find innovative solutions.
- Self-motivated with good organization and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and lead or follow in a team.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Office 365.
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