Claims Examiner - Liability | GL & BI | Jurisdiction: South East and Eastern States | Licensing: TX/FL (Hybrid)

About the position By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Claims Examiner - Liability | GL & BI | Jurisdiction: South East and Eastern States | Licensing: TX/FL (Hybrid) Are 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 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? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion. OFFICE LOCATIONS: Office location is based on where candidates are located, this position will work a hybrid work schedule. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To analyze complex or technically difficult general liability claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements. Responsibilities • 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. • Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation. • Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority. • Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim. • Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level. • Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits. • Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution. • Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management. • Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients. • Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets. • Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner. • Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships. • Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct. • Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Travels as required. Requirements • 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. • High School Diploma or GED required. • Jurisdiction Knowledge: 18 states within the eastern and south eastern region. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. • Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. • General Liability and Bodily injury experience preferred. • Licensing: TX/FL preferred. Benefits • Flexible work schedule. • Referral incentive program. • Career development and promotional growth opportunities. • A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job