Senior Claims Assistant

Argo Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 84,158,000 - 97,939,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

We are seeking a Senior Claims Assistant to join the Argo Group team in Omaha with the option of Richmond. This 100% in-office role provides clerical support to a team of claims adjusters and interacts with brokers, claimants, and insureds to ensure accurate, timely processing of claims.

The position reports to a Claims Support Supervisor and may require overtime. A high school diploma with 6 years of experience is typically expected; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years’ relevant work experience, or a vocational/technical education with several years of relevant experience.
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm and clear telephone communication are essential.
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking, and writing English.
• Detail oriented with strong time management to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to a nationwide team of claims adjusters and help manage claims via check processing and forms.
• Input data for new and existing claims and maintain accuracy of claims data.
• Communicate with customers by phone and email; prepare written correspondence and process outgoing mail.
• Spend the majority of the workday communicating on the telephone and handling inquiries.
• Review claims for payment and document payment details and dates.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Excellent telephone communication

Fluent English

Detail oriented

Time management

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Spanish fluency preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Argo Group Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Business Title(s): Senior Claims Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: In-Office- Any employee, in any Clearbrook office, can apply for this opportunity and stay in their current location.

Summary

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Claims Assistant to join our team and work from our Omaha office. Alternatively, this role can be filled in our Richmond office. We work together in the office five days a week in order to strengthen our culture, build team connections, and drive profitability. The position reports to a Claims Support Supervisor, based in Virginia. This role is responsible for providing robust clerical support primarily to our team of Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjusters (though occasionally to other Adjusters working across a wide variety of specialties) and providing exceptional customer service to our brokers, claimants, and insureds. Employees in this role are required to accurately record all hours worked and submit timesheets in accordance with company policy. Overtime may be assigned as business needs dictate, and employees are expected to work overtime when required. This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, provide clerical support to a nationwide team of claims adjusters and aide in facilitating timely and accurate management of claims by entering stop/cancel/release of checks, processing cash receipts, work check exceptions, and completion of complex state forms.
• Keep our claims data accurate by inputting data and policy information for new and existing claims.
• Extensively communicate with our customers and enhance their customer experience by – answering incoming calls, processing electronic mail, preparing written correspondence, and processing outgoing mail.
• The majority of each workday is spent communicating on the telephone.
• Review each claim for payment, documenting date issued and check number.
• Researching financials to verify payment information.
• Responsible for making independent adjustments or recommended enhancements in ad hoc special projects utilizing related business expertise.
• Issues resolved are generalized and typically not immediately evident, but typically not complex and within immediate job area.
• Coordinate Escheatment process Review of outstanding checks for various claim systems and review applicable system to determine if payment is still outstanding and/or returned, prepare letters as needed and document findings in FSITrack.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Advanced knowledge of Service Center policies, systems, and procedures, as well as an exceptional customer service focus obtained through: A high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years’ prior relevant work experience; or A vocational or technical education with at several years of relevant work experience.
• Highly accurate typing with speed of at least 50 wpm.
• The ability to communicate clearly on the telephone is crucial.
• The ability to read, speak, and write English fluently is required.
• Being extremely detail oriented.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to be a team player that communicates and collaborates with peers to achieve common goals in a team environment.
• A strong sense of accountability and pride in completing an excellent work product.
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right.
• Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by: Finding a way to achieve success through adversity.
• Being solution (not problem) focused Thinking with a global mindset first.
• Successful traits (flexibility, ability to thrive in change, being resourceful on your own) necessary to work in a fast-paced environment that is evolving constantly.
• Demonstrates active listening and proactive communication by listening first, and then preparing carefully before engaging in conversation to communicate well thought out feedback.
• Shows care and concern by expressing curiosity authentically, being self-aware, constantly engaging input from others, and collaborating with ease.
• Ability to build rapport and foster collaborative, productive relationships with business partners and organizational peers with a focus on timely and meaningful exchanges of information and providing value-added solutions.
• The courage to offer and support others to express different opinions and ideas, regardless of popularity or immediate acceptable.
• Demonstrates inner strength.
• Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis.
• Exhibit natural and intellectual curiosity.
• Consistently considers all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Must demonstrate a relentless desire to continually update your skill level through continuing education and self-development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or industry designations are preferred, but not required.
• The ability to read, speak, and write Spanish fluently is preferred, but not required.
• The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience.
• Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
• In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
• Richmond Pay Range: $29.37 per hour ($61,098 annualized) - $34.18 per hour ($71,094 annualized)

About Working in Claims at Argo Group

Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity. The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful. Adjusters are empowered with broad authority and encouraged to develop creative, individualized solutions for each case. We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employees have more interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses. Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims. We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions. We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas.

PLEASE NOTE

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed. Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence. At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.