Claims Representative

Berkley • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

BerkleyNet is an innovative workers compensation insurance provider that does all our business online. Our Goal? To make doing business “Ridiculously Fast. Amazingly Easy.” As a Claims Representative, you will be responsible for the investigation, evaluation, mitigation and resolution of medical only and lost time workers' compensation claims of moderate complexity in multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and strategically problem solve
• Ability to diplomatically manage conflict
• Ability to develop relationships within the organization and work effectively across departments
• Strong discretion and integrity in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information
• Detail oriented
• Bachelors' degree or equivalent insurance industry work experience

Responsibilities

• Investigate workers' compensation claims by interviewing injured workers, witnesses, and policyholders to verify coverage and determine compensability and benefits due
• Calculate and set timely financial reserves and proactively manage reserve adequacy throughout claim lifecycle
• Record and code injured worker demographics, job information and accident information in company's claims management system and file necessary forms with state regulatory agencies
• Issue timely payments to injured workers, medical providers and service vendors
• Coordinate and actively manage medical treatment of injured workers to ensure timely rehabilitation
• Negotiate settlements of claims within designated authority with injured workers and attorneys
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act, adjudication process, and regulatory compliance framework in assigned jurisdictions
• Identify and manage subrogation, Second Injury Fund and joint coverage recovery opportunities
• Regularly communicate claim activity and status updates to policyholders, injured workers and other interested parties in a professional, thoughtful and tactful manner
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from policyholders, injured workers, and other interested parties
• Notify management and develop reports for large exposure claims and comply with reinsurance reporting requirements
• Manage the claims litigation process to ensure timely and cost-effective claims resolution
• Monitor the expenses and effectiveness of managed care and investigation vendors
• Actively participate in special projects as assigned by management
• Periodically travel to attend hearings, conferences and training sessions
• Attend and participate in claim file reviews with management and defense attorneys
• Continuously strive to improve our product and business results through innovation
• Obtain and maintain adjuster licenses in assigned jurisdictions where required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Profit-sharing plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree