Liability Claims Associate | Remote | Dedicated Client

Sedgwick; Ohio; Remote; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral incentive program

Career development and growth

Comprehensive benefits including 401K

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a remotely based Liability Claims Associate to join our team in the United States. You’ll analyze reported lower-level general liability claims to determine benefits and adjudicate in line with company standards and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, is customer-oriented, and demonstrates empathy and problem-solving abilities; licensing is preferred and a diverse benefits package is offered from day one.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: High school diploma or GED required
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication, computer literate – including Microsoft Office, organizational skills required
• Experience: Clerical or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Medical office/familiarity with medical terminology. Heavy phone traffic. Ability to multitask, time management skills, work in a fast-paced environment, and decision making skills

Responsibilities

• Handles lower-level liability and/or physical damage claims under close supervision.
• Supports other claims representatives, examiners and leads with larger or more complex claims as necessary.
• Processes general liability claims determining compensability and benefits due; monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.
• Communicates claim action/processing with claimant, client and appropriate medical contact.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• May process routine payments and prescriptions and status reports for lifetime medical claims and/or defined period medical claims.
• Maintains professional client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

By 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 Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Liability Claims Associate | Remote | Dedicated Client

Are you looking for an impactful job requiring no prior experience that offers an opportunity to develop a professional career?

• A stable and consistent work environment in an office setting
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities through increasing responsibilities
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits package to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To analyze reported lower-level level general liability claims to determine benefits due; and to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to fill a Workers Compensation Associate position. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment, show motivation and drive in their work ethic, are customer-oriented, naturally empathic and solution-focused.

Essential Responsibilities May Include

• Handles lower-level liability and/or physical damage claims under close supervision.
• Supports other claims representatives, examiners and leads with larger or more complex claims as necessary.
• Processes general liability claims determining compensability and benefits due; monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.
• Communicates claim action/processing with claimant, client and appropriate medical contact.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• May process routine payments and prescriptions and status reports for lifetime medical claims and/or defined period medical claims.
• Maintains professional client relationships.

Licensing: preferred

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: High school diploma or GED required
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication, computer literate – including Microsoft Office, organizational skills required
• Experience: Clerical or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Medical office/familiarity with medical terminology. Heavy phone traffic. Ability to multitask, time management skills, work in a fast-paced environment, and decision making skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 deadlines

Physical

Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual

Hearing, vision and talking

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.

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 ($21.00/hr). 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.

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.