Life Benefits Claims Specialist

Standard Insurance; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive bonus plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Life Benefits Examiner at The Standard in Portland, OR reviews and adjudicates life insurance claims by gathering documentation, verifying eligibility, and making benefit determinations in line with policy provisions and regulatory requirements. This role independently manages claims from initial review through payment, ensuring accurate and timely resolutions.

You will serve as a key contact for beneficiaries, policyholders, clients, and internal partners, providing responsive support and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex information.
• Attention to detail and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Effective communication with beneficiaries, policyholders and internal partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry/navigation skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate life insurance claims by reviewing documentation, verifying eligibility, identifying discrepancies, and obtaining additional information as needed.
• Make independent claim decisions, communicate outcomes, and ensure accurate and timely benefit payments.
• Review entitlement to benefits and develop payment strategies while adhering to regulations.
• Respond to inquiries from beneficiaries, policyholders, clients, and internal stakeholders with professional communication.
• Serve as a primary Life Benefits contact for clients and internal partners, supporting client implementation, ongoing service, renewals, and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Higher education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

General computer systems

Job description

The Life Benefits Examiner at The Standard in Portland, OR reviews and adjudicates life insurance claims by gathering documentation, verifying eligibility, and making benefit determinations in line with policy provisions and regulatory requirements. This role independently manages claims from initial review through payment, ensuring accurate and timely resolutions.

You will serve as a key contact for beneficiaries, policyholders, clients, and internal partners, providing responsive support and