Senior Claims Adjuster, Workers Compensation

Pie Insurance; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash compensation

Generous PTO

Future-focused 401k match

Generous parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Pie Insurance is seeking a Senior Claims Adjuster to independently manage workers’ compensation claims from setup to closure, handling high-dollar, complex cases with a focus on favorable outcomes. The role emphasizes strict adherence to statutory guidelines and Pie’s Best Practices while delivering top-tier customer service.

The position offers remote work within the United States, with requirements for active state licensing and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years workers’ comp claim adjusting experience required or preferred.
• Active licensing in applicable states preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage workers’ compensation claims from set-up to closure.
• Evaluate high-dollar, high-exposure, complex claims.
• Conduct timely 3-point contact investigations and update as facts change.
• Set and adjust reserves within authority limits.
• Present claims to senior management and stakeholders.
• Administer statutory medical and indemnity benefits through life of the claim.
• Coordinate with defense counsel through litigation while controlling costs.
• Provide excellent customer service to agents and insureds; improve claims processes.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentor juniors

Licensing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

G-Suite tools

Slack

Job description

United States

Pie's mission is to empower small businesses to thrive by making commercial insurance affordable and as easy as pie. We leverage technology to transform how small businesses buy and experience commercial insurance.

Like our small business customers, we are a diverse team of builders, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who are driven bycore values and operating principles that guide every decision we make.

The Senior Claims Adjuster will play a critical role in delivering quality claim file management and an industry-leading customer claims experience., This will be completed by adhering to Pie’s Claims Best Practices and complying with regulatory and statutory requirements. This role will work with internal and external partners to deliver best in class performance, identify and pursue claim mitigation opportunities and deliver favorable claim outcomes for Pie’s customers..

How You’ll Do It

Claims Technical Management:

• Independently handle all aspects of the workers’ compensation claims from set-up to closure.
• Evaluate and handle high dollar, high exposure, complex claims.
• Conduct timely 3-point contact investigation, with focus on continued investigation as facts of the case change.
• Mitigate the complex exposure while achieving the best outcome.
• Determine timely and accurate compensability decisions within statutory requirements.
• Set and adjust timely/accurate reserves within authority limits to ensure reserving activities are consistent with the case facts and company best practices.
• Ability to present claims to senior management, internal and external stakeholders.
• Timely administration of statutory medical and indemnity benefits throughout the life of the claim.
• Comply with all applicable statutory guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Control legal activity with defense counsel through the litigation process while managing legal fees and costs.
• Prioritize early resolution opportunities, evaluate claim exposure and negotiate settlement.

Claims Customer Service:

• Serve as a point of contact for our partner agents and customers to provide general claim guidance and help set claim process expectations.
• Assist as necessary in providing claim status to agents and insureds, coverage verification and loss run reports, etc.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and business partners.
• Advocate to ensure that Pie has a leading claims customer experience.
• Work to continuously improve our claims operations and look at opportunities and gaps in claim service, handling SOPs, protocols and processes.

The Right Stuff

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with some college coursework is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-years workers’ compensation claim adjusting experience is required (carrier background, preferred).
• Preferred claims experience in 3 or more of following jurisdictions: FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, AL (with emphasis on NC, TN, AL)
• Ability to evaluate and identify high dollar, high exposure, complex claims.
• Requires active licensing in applicable states Strong communication (written and verbal) skills, to deliver more complex information effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to be able to manage complex tasks and work through to solutions with little guidance and direction.
• Awareness of your own tasks and how it impacts the team and deliverables.
• Experience using G-Suite Tools and collaboration tools like Slack is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of jurisdictional regulatory and statutory requirements and CMS/MSA requirements.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in claim adjudication, medical, and litigation management.
• Advanced ability to analyze and take necessary action in multiple focus areas based on several data points.
• Ability to make claim decisions to mitigate exposure while achieving the best outcome.
• Ability to use skills to overcome conflict and reach beneficial outcomes.
• Ability to mentor junior adjusters.

The use of AI in Application Review: To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role. We may also use AI assistant video tools during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation. All AI-powered outputs are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to Pie utilizing these AI technologies to assist in our evaluation process.

Base Compensation Range

$85,000 - $110,000 USD

• Competitive cash compensation
• Generous PTO
• Future focused 401k match
• Generous parental and caregiver leave
• Our core values are more than just a poster on the wall; they’re tangibly reflected in our work

Making every part of working with us "Easy as Pie" - including our offer process. When we find someone we'd like as a Pie-oneer (a member of our team), we move quickly to put together a fair offer based on your skills, experience, location, and compensation expectations.

Each year Pie reviews company performance and may grant discretionary bonuses to eligible team members.

Location Information

Unless otherwise specified, this role is remote. Remote team members must live and work in the United States (territories excluded) and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Additional Information

Pie Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

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