Workers Compensation Claim Representative Trainee - Alaska Residents

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Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$48,700.00 - $80,400.00

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The selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to Alaska State.

Travelers' Claim Organization is at the heart of our business. By providing assurance to our customers during life's rainy days, the Travelers Workers Compensation Claim team is committed to partnering with our business insurance customers to help their injured employees return to work as soon as medically appropriate. As a Workers Compensation Claim Professional Trainee, you will handle all aspects of a workers compensation claims. In this role, you will learn how to help our customers and their injured employees when they are injured at work. You will develop the technical skills needed for quality claim handling including investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving claims on losses of lesser value and complexity and provide claim handling throughout the claim life cycle. As part of the hiring process, this position will require the completion of an online pre-employment assessment. Further information regarding the assessment including an accommodation process, if needed, will be provided at such time as your candidacy is deemed appropriate for further consideration.

What Will You Do?

• Complete virtual, classroom, and on-the-job training which includes the overall instruction, exposure, and preparation for employees. Completion of an internal training program is required to progress to next level position. The training may require travel.
• Handle all aspects of a Workers Compensation claim including completing investigations, setting accurate reserves, and making various claim-related decisions under direct supervision. As a trainee, you may also be exposed to claims that could involve litigation, settlement negotiations, Medicare set asides and offsets.
• Communicate and apprise all parties regarding claim status which may include our business customers, injured employees, medical providers, and legal counsel.
• Investigate, develop, and evaluate action plans for claim resolution. Assess coverage and determine if a claim is compensable under Workers Compensation including evaluating claims for potential fraud.
• Achieve a positive result by returning an injured party to work when appropriate. This may include coordinating medical treatment in collaboration with internal or external resources.
• Effectively prioritize and manage a Workers Compensation claim inventory, including filing and diary systems, document plans of action and complete time-sensitive required letters and state forms.
• Participate in Telephonic and/or onsite File Reviews.
• Acquire and maintain relevant Insurance License(s) to comply with state and Travelers’ requirements within three months of starting the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 2 years of work or customer service-related experience.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment managing multiple priorities while facing ambiguity.
• Able to review information from multiple sources and use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to accurately achieve optimal claim outcomes and determine appropriate next steps.
• Ability to own and manage all assigned tasks.
• Provide excellent customer experience by communicating effectively, verbally and written.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

What is a Must Have?

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of customer service experience OR Bachelor’s Degree.