Multi-Line Claim Consultant

Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement plans including 401(k) and ESOP

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team-based work environment

Job summary

CCMSI is seeking a Multi-Line Claim Consultant to manage multi-line claims in Chicago, IL. This hybrid position requires a minimum of 5 years multi-line claims experience. Responsibilities include investigating and adjusting claims, establishing reserves, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Candidates must have strong communication and negotiation skills. The compensation range is $70,000-$80,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-line claim experience is required.
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and adjust multi-line claims.
• Establish reserves and provide reserve recommendations.
• Authorize payments of multi-line claims.
• Negotiate settlements according to company standards.
• Coordinate communication with clients and claimants.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational abilities

Flexibility

Discretion and confidentiality

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Multi-Line Claim Consultant

Position Title: Multi-Line Claim Consultant

Location: Hybrid-Reporting to Chicago, IL Region

Chicago-area candidates preferred. Remote eligible; This role may be performed in states where CCMSI is authorized to hire. Pay transparency requirements are met for applicable jurisdictions.

Schedule: 8:00 am-4:30 pm CT

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

The Multi-Line Claim Consultant position is responsible for the investigation and adjustment of assigned Multi-Line claims. This position may be used as an advanced training position for consideration of a promotion to a more senior level claim position. The Multi-Line Claim Consultant is accountable for the quality of claim services as perceived by CCMSI clients and within our corporate claim standards.

This is a full life?cycle ML adjuster position within a TPA environment, and only candidates with proven Multi Line claims experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust multi-line claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and laws.
• Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within established reserve authority levels.
• Review, approve or provide oversight of medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to designated claims. Negotiate any disputed bills or invoices for resolution.
• Authorize and make payments of multi-line claims in accordance with CCMSI claim procedures utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with Industry standards and within established payment authority.
• Negotiate settlements in accordance within Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and state laws, when appropriate.
• Assist in the selection, referral and supervision of designated multi-line claim files sent to outside vendors. (i.e. legal, surveillance, case management, etc.)
• Assess and monitor subrogation claims for resolution.
• Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
• Prepare reports detailing claim status, payments and reserves, as requested.
• Compute disability rates in accordance with state laws.
• Effective and timely coordination of communication with clients, claimants and appropriate parties throughout the claim adjustment process.
• Prepare newsletter articles as requested.
• Provide notices of qualifying claims to excess/reinsurance carriers.
• Handle more complex and involved multi-line claims than lower level claim positions with minimum supervision.
• Conduct claim reviews and/or training sessions for designated clients, as requested.
• Attend and participate at hearings, mediations, and informal legal conferences, as appropriate.
• Compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and special client handling instructions as established.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative to set and achieve performance goals.
• Good analytic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
• Knowledge of all lower level claim position responsibilities.
• Must be detail oriented and a self-starter with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize required.
• Flexibility, accuracy, initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Discretion and confidentiality required.
• Reliable, predictable attendance within client service hours for the performance of this position.
• Responsive to internal and external client needs.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and/or in writing both internally and externally.

Education and/or Experience

• 5+ years multi-line claim experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Nice to Have:

• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 4 weeks (Paid time off that accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy) + 10 paid holidays in your first year
• Comprehensive benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement plans : 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career growth : Internal training and advancement opportunities
• Culture : A supportive, team-based work environment

How We Measure Success

• Quality claim handling thorough investigations, strong documentation, well-supported decisions
• Compliance & audit performance adherence to jurisdictional and client standardsTimeliness & accuracy purposeful file movement and dependable execution
• Client partnership proactive communication and strong follow-through
• Professional judgment owning outcomes and solving problems with integrity
• Cultural alignment believing every claim represents a real person and acting accordingly

Compensation & Compliance

The posted salary reflects CCMSI's good-faith estimate in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. This role may also qualify for bonuses or additional forms of pay.

CCMSI offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy, with paid holidays and eligibility for retirement programs in accordance with plan documents.

Visa Sponsorship: CCMSI does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CCMSI complies with all applicable employment laws, including pay transparency and fair chance hiring regulations.

ADA Accommodations: CCMSI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process.

Background checks, if required for the role, are conducted only after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable fair chance hiring laws.