Senior Life Claims Specialist - Remote

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 0%

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive Program Bonuses

Competitive Pay

Flexible Hybrid work

Thrive Days

PTO

Health Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) with EMP

Well-being programs

Employee assistance program

Professional development programs

Leadership development programs

Employee resource groups

StrengthsFinder Program

Matching donations program

Paid volunteer time

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption aid

Backup child, elder and pet care

Job summary

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp seeks a Claims Senior Specialist for a remote USA role. You will lead evaluation, analysis, and adjudication of complex life claims from Lincoln HQ area while ensuring compliance and timely service.

Responsibilities include authorizing dispositions, managing investigations, and coordinating with Legal and Underwriting. Strong decision making, written/oral communication, and mentoring support are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4-7+ years of life insurance or life claims experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and authorizes disposition of the majority of complex claims.
• Analyzes and recommends disposition of contestable and complex claims where liability is questionable, up to $850,000.
• Initiates and manages claim investigations, and coordinates field and external investigations.
• Consults and requests formal written opinions from Legal and Medical/Underwriting departments.
• Makes advanced independent decisions using judgement and experience.
• Composes advanced written and oral communication that may be subject to litigation.
• Assists with recoveries from reinsurance carriers.
• Performs all claims processing support functions including assisting with training for new and entry level associates.

Skills

Claim evaluation

Analysis

Adjudication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp seeks a Claims Senior Specialist for a remote USA role. You will lead evaluation, analysis, and adjudication of complex life claims from Lincoln HQ area while ensuring compliance and timely service.

Responsibilities include authorizing dispositions, managing investigations, and coordinating with Legal and Underwriting. Strong decision making, written/oral communication, and mentoring support are essential.