General Liability Claims Examiner | Must Reside in CA

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Senior Liability Claims Examiner | Must Reside in CA

Must Reside in California

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To address and handle litigated and some non-litigated complex cases with serious injuries, general liability, employment practice liability and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution and within the client's service instructions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties.

• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims and follow defense counsel guidelines and service expectations

• Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan

• Identifies cases for early resolution

• Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.

• Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy with the defense team.

• Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves legal expenses.

• Identifies subrogation opportunities and tenders.

• Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed, usually via ZOOM vs in person

• Coordinates calls with the defense team for strategy, authority, mock openings before trial, etc

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

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.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of liability claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

• 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.

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 $77,000 - $105,000 . 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.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com