Professional Liability Claims Advisor (Remote) | Medical Malpractice

Sedgwick; Kansas; À distance; USD 100 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work schedule

Referral incentive program

Career development opportunities

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) on day

Résumé du poste

Sedgwick is seeking a Professional Liability Claims Advisor (Remote) specializing in Medical Malpractice to adjudicate complex claims within a supportive, client-focused culture. The role emphasizes examination, investigation, and strategic resolution for high-exposure files while collaborating with defense counsel and mentors across teams.

You will leverage a broad network of experts, participate in ongoing professional development, and enjoy flexibility in location and career path as part of

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of medical malpractice and professional liability claims management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Responsabilités

• Analyzes and processes complex MedMal and Professional Liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine exposure; manages claims to timely resolution.
• Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides reports pertaining to new events, claims and legal actions.
• Negotiates claim settlements up to designated authority level.
• Calculates and assigns reserves; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life.
• Recommends settlement strategies and presents structured settlement proposals to maximize settlement.
• Performs coverage analysis and communicates via necessary correspondence.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Professional certification

Description du poste

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.

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Professional Liability Claims Advisor (Remote) | Medical Malpractice

• Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.
• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

You bring experience handling complex Medical Malpractice and/or Professional Liability claims, excel at investigating claims, evaluating coverage, and driving strategic resolutions, and thrive in a client-focused environment where you can manage high-exposure files, collaborate with defense counsel, and mentor others while delivering exceptional results.

WORK LOCATIONS

This role requires availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours. See posting for eligible locations.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Manage and handle MedMal and professional liability claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe claims; to coordinate case management within company standards, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to manage the total claim costs while providing high levels of customer service.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult MedMal and Professional Liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.
• Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides report of investigation pertaining to new events, claims and legal actions.
• Negotiates claim settlement up to designated authority level.
• Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life.
• Recommends settlement strategies; brings structured settlement proposals as necessary to maximize settlement.
• Performs coverage analysis and opinion as part of the claim process including all necessary correspondence.
• Coordinates legal defense by assigning attorney, coordinating support for investigation, and reviewing attorney invoices; monitors counsel for compliance with client guidelines.
• Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall claim cost for our clients.
• Identifies and investigates for possible fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery, and case management opportunities to reduce total claim cost.
• Represents company in mediations, and trial monitoring as needed.
• Communicates claim activity and processing with the client; maintains professional client relationships.
• Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
• Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.
• Delegates work and mentors others.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of medical malpractice and professional liability claims management experience required.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral incentive program.
• Opportunity to work in an agile environment.
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

INCLUDE

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

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 $100,000 to $145,000. 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.

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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

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.