Senior Disability Claims Examiner (Remote)

Ameritas-Life-Insurance-Corp; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive program bonuses

Competitive pay

Flexible hybrid work

PTO / Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Ameritas is seeking a remote USA-based Claims Professional to evaluate and authorize dispositions of complex claims. The role supports medical records analysis, independent medical reviews, and coordination with policyholders and legal teams.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1–3 years of related experience; DI or life insurance experience is preferred. Flexible hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of related experience required.
• Experience with DI or life insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and authorizes disposition of complex claims.
• Obtains and analyzes medical records and financial documents.
• Initiates and monitors medical reviews, independent medical examinations, surveillance, and financial reviews.
• Corresponds with policyholders, attorneys, medical facilities, reinsurers, outside vendors, and insured's employer.
• Interacts with and requests formal written opinions from Legal and Medical/Underwriting departments.
• Makes decisions on evaluation of claims using judgment, experience, and collaboration with senior associates.
• Performs all claims processing support functions.

Skills

DI insurance experience

Life insurance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Ameritas is seeking a remote USA-based Claims Professional to evaluate and authorize dispositions of complex claims. The role supports medical records analysis, independent medical reviews, and coordination with policyholders and legal teams.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1–3 years of related experience; DI or life insurance experience is preferred. Flexible hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.