Contribution Specialist

Berkshire Hathaway•San Diego, CA

3d•$26 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an immediate need for a Contribution Specialist in our San Diego, CA location. This individual will manage a limited caseload of Contribution claims files and assist with special projects for the team as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Credential such as GED, HiSET, or TASC required.
Minimum of 2 years of California workers compensation adjusting experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret information and documents contained in claim files including legal reports, injury reports, medical reports, and investigative reports.
Ability to compose settlement documents, reports and correspondence.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization, as well as external parties, in a variety of situations.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical claims situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic data analytic skills to perform solid data collection, analysis, and reporting required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products required.
Knowledge of claims software systems and ability to master and become proficient on proprietary and vended software programs required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university highly preferred.
Prior litigation support experience a plus.
Basic workers compensation adjusting knowledge and familiarity with regulatory standards for the State of California preferred.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal clerical procedures pertaining to the preparation and processing of basic contribution settlement documentation highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages a limited caseload of Contribution Consultation files (co-defendant seeking contribution from BHHC).
Analyzes coverage and cumulative trauma injury periods, medical evidence, co-defendant demands and payment records to identify and make recommendations on contribution and reimbursement to co-defendant based on the Labor Code, case law, and facts of the case.
Accurately completes and updates the Contribution Logs and Module, maintains active Diary and Notepad documentation until contribution issues have been resolved.
Actively evaluates and codes all Joint Coverage fields in the Contribution Module and Claims Maintenance screens.
Communicates with and seeks authority from Claims Professionals and/or Management to coordinate negotiation and settlement of contribution on consultation files.
Prepares Contribution Stipulations as appropriate.
Participates in a variety of Contribution-related projects, such as process mapping and process improvements, as time permits.