Claims Consultant - Physicians & Surgeons (Midwest Region)

MedPro Group

10d•$90,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

This position is on our Physicians & Surgeons team focusing on claims in the Midwest Region. In this role, you will confirm coverage and then manage claims and suits brought against policyholders. You will interpret, analyze, and resolve coverage issues, select and manage legal counsel, and manage litigation costs, both fees and expenses. You will also post reserves for both loss and ALE, and resolve cases via settlement, dismissal, or trial. Additionally, you will negotiate, provide service to insureds, and assist in sales and retention efforts. You will also perform other activities required of a front-line claims person.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of claim handling experience, preferably healthcare liability, professional liability or other liability claims.
J.D. (preferred), but may consider less, if the candidate possesses other, pertinent industry experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Confirm coverage and then manage claims and suits brought against policyholders.
Interpret, analyze, and resolve coverage issues.
Select legal counsel.
Manage the litigation with outside counsel.
Manage litigation costs, both fees and expenses.
Post reserves for both loss and ALE.
Resolve cases, via settlement, dismissal or trial.
Negotiate.
Provide service to insureds, assist where possible in sales and retention efforts of sales force.
Perform other activities required of a front line claims person.