Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist - Republic Indemnity

Great American Insurance Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Republic Indemnity, part of the Great American Insurance Group family, seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist for its Southern California operations. The role supports claims handling across California, with hybrid work for local staff and consideration of remote candidates not based in the immediate area.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 6–10 years of California WC claims experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Liberal Arts, Business or related discipline.
• 6 to 10 years of experience handling California Workers’ Compensation Claims.
• Knowledge of California workers’ compensation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains workers’ compensation claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• Conveys complex information to all appropriate parties with a professional demeanor.
• Ensures timely and accurate claims payments.
• Ensures compliance with statutes, regulations, and company procedures.
• Provides technical advice to lower level positions and other areas.
• May supervise staff and participate in talent decisions for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Liberal Arts, Business or related discipline

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a “small company” culture where your ideas will be heard with “big company” expertise to help you succeed. With over 35 specialty property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

For over 50 years, Republic Indemnity has been a trusted partner for businesses across the western U.S., helping them effectively manage their workers’ compensation costs. Our headquarters in Woodland Hills, California, along with an additional office in San Francisco, to serve a hub for our operations. We specialize in workers’ compensation in California and other western states, along with capabilities to support multistate accounts across the US.

Our Vision: Clear Paths to Success

At Republic, we believe in creating clear pathways for everyone - whether it’s a broker, policyholder, injured worker, or colleague. We’re committed to helping people reach their goals and achieve success.

https://www.republicindemnity.com/

Republic Indemnity is hiring for a Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist! This position will be based in Southern California. Candidates who are local to our Woodland Hills office will work on a hybrid schedule. Remote candidates may also be considered who are not local to this office.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims:

• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.

• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.

• Conveys complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.

• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.

• Provides technical advice to lower level positions and other functional areas.

• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.

• Experience: Generally, 6 to 10 years of experience handling California Workers’ Compensation Claims.

Additional Job Description

• Scope of Job: Works within broad limits on highly complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth within area of expertise. Viewed as a senior resource for the Claims department and/or organization. Next step in a traditional career progression may be a management role. May be a team leader. Performs work under limited supervision.

Company:

RICA Republic Indemnity Company of America

Salary Range:

$91,080.00 -$122,820.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees* Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.