Claims Associate

National Life Insurance Company • Montpelier, VT

2d • $54,000 - $79,200

About The Position

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.
Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.
We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.
Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Summary
The Claims Associate is responsible for reviewing documents received for all Life and Annuity claims, and adjudicating the claim in accordance with state regulations and company policy.

Requirements

• 5+ years industry experience as a Claims Examiner, preferably in Health and Long Term Care claims; death claims for life and/or annuity product lines.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• LOMA Courses (expected) and ALHC (International Claim Assoc. designation a plus)
• Will be expected to take ICA course work.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check that may include fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Checks claim applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to adjudicate claims more complex in nature and with level of independence, including contestable claims and/or ABR/WP/DI claims.
• Consults policy file to verify the information the claimant reports in a claim.
• Interprets policy language to assure adherence to the legal document, consults the legal department when needed.
• Authorized appropriate payment, denies the claim, or refers the claim to a more senior examiner.
• May oversee the work of a less senior examiner as well as co-approve a claim.
• Supports the training of new hires.
• Comfortable working on multiple claims at the same time.

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!
• The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level