Risk Insurance Claims Specialist

Kokosing; Fredericktown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading general contractor in Ohio, seeks an entry-level claims assistant in the Risk Department. You will support daily claims reporting, help resolve claims within thresholds, and generate regular reports in a dynamic construction environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in risk/claims or related fields, solid MS Office skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. This role offers development opportunities within Kokosing's risk management team.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of risk, claims, insurance, or business experience.
• Experience with claims handling is preferred.
• Background in insurance or business is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and record reported incidents and distribute appropriately
• Prepare claim releases, denials, etc. as appropriate
• Prepare and distribute weekly safety call agendas & scorecards
• Participate in Claim Reviews
• Assist with tracking and issuance of Certificates of Insurance
• File documents and information within SharePoint
• Prepare and track collection packets and submissions
• Gather information and respond to Ohio Court of Claims inquiries
• Verify and code insurance and claim related invoices
• Prepare check requests for submission to Accounts Payable
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Claims Handling

Customer Service

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

• Claims Handling Experience

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

Support the claims administrative process as part of the Risk Department. Perform the day-to-day activities of claims reporting, work to resolve claim within a certain threshold and prepare regularly scheduled reports. This is an entry level position with an opportunity for development and growth.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Answer calls and record reported incidents and distribute appropriately
• Prepare claim releases, denials, etc. as appropriate
• Prepare and distribute weekly safety call agendas & scorecards
• Participate in Claim Reviews
• Assist with tracking and issuance of Certificates of Insurance
• File documents and information within SharePoint
• Prepare and track collection packets and submissions
• Gather information and respond to Ohio Court of Claims inquiries
• Verify and code insurance and claim related invoices
• Prepare check requests for submission to Accounts Payable
• Other tasks as assigned

Education And Experience

• 1-2 years of risk, claims, insurance, or business experience
• Claims Handling Experience
• Insurance or a business background is preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication/customer service skills, both oral and written
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail required
• Work with other team members as well as the general public
• General knowledge or interest in the construction industry

Benefits

• Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.