Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region

Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region

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Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region

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Base pay range

$74,000.00/yr - $139,000.00/yr

Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a fast-growing company that consistently outpaces the industry in year-over-year growth? Liberty Mutual offers an exciting opening for a Workers Compensation Claims Specialist within the West Region!
As a Workers Compensation Claims Specialist, you will work within a Claims Team, using the latest technology to review, analyze, and process claims that are routinely characterized as moderately complex to complex within assigned authority limits. This includes making decisions about liability/compensability, evaluating losses, negotiating settlements, and managing an inventory of commercial property/casualty claims involving bodily injury or property loss. You may also assist the Claims Team Manager with assigning new claims to team members, providing technical direction, and monitoring caseloads.
Depending on your overall skills and experience, you may be considered as a Claims Specialist II, Senior Claims Specialist I, or Senior Claims Specialist II. The salary range posted reflects the varying pay scale across various locations.
Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Lake Oswego, OR; and Chandler, AZ; and will be required to work onsite twice a month. Candidates residing in CA will be considered in all locations and may be eligible for 100% remote work. Please note that this policy is subject to change.
Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts investigations of claims (including such activities as interviewing insureds, witnesses and claimants, collecting and evaluating appropriate documentation and securing evidence and protecting the chain-of-custody) to analyze and confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
• Determines need for, and engages independent adjusters, cause and origin experts and independent medical examiners.
• Refers to claim to subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate.
• Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves, as necessary, during the processing of the claim.
• Assesses actual damages associated with claims and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims.
• Coordinates the litigation activities associated with assigned claims to ensure a timely and cost-effective resolution; attends trials as a representative of the company.
• Acts as senior technical professional on team, assisting team members with escalated issues.
• Mentors and trains new team members.
• Participates in Quality Review process.
• Participates in conducting Suit Committees, Roundtables, Arbitrations, Mediations, field investigations and may assist in conducting closed file reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

To be considered for the role, candidates should possess the following:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Workers' Compensation claims handling lost time and litigated claims. Direct claims handling experience from investigation through resolution is required.
  

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in claims adjustment, general insurance or formal claims training.
• Required to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses.
• Continuing education courses leading to industry certifications preferred (e.g., AEI, IIA, CPCU).
• Knowledge of claims investigation techniques, medical terminology and legal aspects of claims.
  

About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit:
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Insurance

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