Remote Workers Compensation Claims Examiner | CA Jurisdiction

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral incentive program

Comprehensive benefits on day one

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd is seeking a Remote Workers Compensation Claims Examiner for the CA jurisdiction. Open to candidates located in the U.S. with California workers' compensation claims experience.

SIP certification preferred or required depending on client assignment and state of residence. The ideal candidate handles litigated and high-exposure claims, negotiates settlements, and supports adjudication within client service expectations.

Qualifications

• Three years of California workers' compensation claims management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; SIP certification preferred or obtainable within one year.
• Knowledge of California jurisdiction and claims handling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes complex California workers' compensation claims to determine benefits.
• Negotiates settlements and manages claims through established authority.
• Calculates reserves and ensures timely claim payments.
• Prepares state filings within statutory limits.
• Manages the litigation process and coordinates with carriers.

Skills

California WC claims experience

Litigation handling

Settlement negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Remote Workers Compensation Claims Examiner | CA JurisdictionApply: Telecommuter CA: Irvine, CA: Telecommuter TX: Oakland, CA: Telecommuter FL: Full time: Posted Today: R78588By 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 CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to WorkFortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceRemote Workers Compensation Claims Examiner | CA JurisdictionAre you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands? * Open to candidates located in the U.S. with California workers' compensation claims experience.* SIP certification preferred/required depending on client assignment and state of residence. **ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We're looking claim's professionals with California workers' compensation experience who enjoy solving complex problems and delivering outstanding service. The ideal candidate has experience handling litigated and high-exposure claims, understands California jurisdictional requirements, and can confidently manage claims through investigation, benefit determination, settlement negotiation, and resolution. **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** To analyze complex or technically difficult California workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE*** Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers' compensation 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.* Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority.* Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim.* Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level.* Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits.* Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution.* Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner. **QUALIFICATIONS** Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Experience: Three (3) years of California workers compensation claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: California jurisdictional knowledge required; SIP required or must be obtained within one year of hire date. **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. **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 deadlinesPhysical: Computer keyboardingAuditory/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 $80,000 - $105,000. 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.*