Medical Only Claims Representative
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About the Role
This role is remote in Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages an inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
- Conducts claim investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability, and damages.
- Determines and may negotiate appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority.
- May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
- Conveys routine to moderately complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.
- May authorize payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures payments are made in a timely manner.
- Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in property and casualty claims handling.
- Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).
- Works within specific limits and authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity and coordination.
- Demonstrates functional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
- Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and handle negotiations.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.