Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | Jurisdictions: CO & UT Experience Preferred | Dedicate Client

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Referral incentive program

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd. in Cincinnati seeks a Workers' Compensation Claims Team Lead to supervise multiple teams handling CO and UT cases, ensuring adjudication quality and timely resolution.

The role requires strong claims supervision and licensing knowledge, with remote or hybrid work options near Blue Ash, OH, and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have extensive workers’ compensation experience, supervisory capabilities, and a professional

Qualifications

• Six years of claims experience; two years supervisor experience preferred.
• Jurisdiction knowledge CO & UT with limited exposure to OK & WY.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine exposure.
• Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost-effective claims resolution.
• Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management.
• Leads team meetings and assigns accountability for follow-up items.
• Gathers important compliance/claims processing information to present at team meetings.
• Assists in interviews of adjusters and clerical staff and provides feedback to hiring manager.
• Provides limited assistance to team lead with monthly review of adjuster workloads.

Skills

Team leadership

Claims processing

Jurisdiction CO/UT

Training & mentoring

Licensing compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | Jurisdictions: CO & UT Experience Preferred | Dedicate ClientAre you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?* Apply your Workers Compensation & supervisory knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.* Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.* Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.* Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.* Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.* Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.* Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.**ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** To supervise the operation of multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for workers compensation for clients; to monitor colleagues' workloads, provide training, and monitor individual claim activities; to provide technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication; and to maintain a diary on claims in the teams including frequent diaries on complex or high exposure claims. **WORK LOCATIONS****Hybrid schedule if within commutable distance to Blue Ash, OH office****Open to remote****PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE*** Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.* Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost-effective claims resolution.* Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management.* Leads team meetings and assigns accountability for follow-up items.* Gathers important compliance/claims processing information to be presented at team meetings.* Assists in interviews of adjusters, clerical staff and provides feedback to hiring manager.* Provides limited assistance/support to team lead with monthly review of adjuster workloads; notes trends and suggests adjustments when necessary. May include up to (3) three direct reports.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.* Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.* Provides support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance.**QUALIFICATIONS**Six (6) years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years claims supervisor experience preferred. Seasoned examiner experience of five (5) years - lost time & medical only experience. High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. **Jurisdiction Knowledge: CO & UT with limited exposure to OK & WY****Licensing: Home state licensing****TAKING CARE OF YOU**Flexible work schedule.Referral incentive program.Opportunity to work in an agile environment.Career development and promotional growth opportunities.A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.**WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS** **INCLUDE** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. * Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines* Physical: Computer keyboarding* Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is (75 - 85K). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.