NO-FAULT PIP ADJUSTER

HEREFORD INSURANCE COMPANY•New York, NY

11d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

A vital and highly analytical position responsible for the adjustment of complex No-Fault claims. Must be conversant in NYS Insurance Department, Regulations 68; familiar with the process of identifying potential fraud claims for referral to HIC’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU); familiar with the use of all No-Fault forms; familiar with HIC’s No-Fault process to monitor peer reviews, independent medical examinations (IME), and the denial of No-Fault claims; familiar with the process of arbitration, subrogation, and legal suits resulting from No-Fault Claims adjusting.

Requirements

Must be conversant in NYS Insurance Department, Regulations 68
Ability to work in Windows software applications
Minimum of 2 years handling No Fault claims

Responsibilities

Initiate the relevant investigative techniques (EUO, SIU) as part of the claims process.
Make coverage determinations and request appropriate investigation to facilitate proper handling of files.
Forward NF1, NF2 Forms upon receiving a new No-Fault claim.
Make immediate contact with the applicant, or his representative to gather information necessary to the adjustment of the claim.
Index all No-Fault applicants (ISO), record and monitor responses.
Maintain a diary of all files assigned to the adjuster.
Review all No-Fault communications received on assigned files.
Review and monitor files for closing.
Review all medical and expense bills submitted for duplication, and issue payment as appropriate.
Follow HIC’s No-Fault Vendor procedures for the initiation of independent medical examinations.
Medically manage through the proper use of IME and peer reviews as well as proper requests for verification.
Request six month EOBs and review and document files with action plans and injury and medical status.