Manager Occupational Claims

The selected candidate will lead a team that investigate, coordinate, evaluate, and negotiate complex Non-Subscriber/Occupational Accident claims presented by insured’s or claimants. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating and verifying coverage, evaluating legal liability, communicating with Insured’s, Claimants, Attorneys and Independent Adjusters. It also includes file documentation, negotiating settlements within authority and taking the action necessary to bring all assigned files to a reasonable resolution.

We are seeking a detail oriented Non-Subscriber or Occupational Accident Claims Supervisor/Manager to join Avant Specialty Claims, a Third-party administrator.  We are looking for a claims professional with 10+ years’ experience adjusting Workers Compensation or Texas Non-Subscriber claims.
 

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable or experienced in Texas Non-Subscriber, Occupational Accident, Worker’s Compensation, disability or medical management.  The Non-Subscriber/Occupational Accident leader is responsible for our team investigating and adjusting employee injury claims, benefit determination, wage replacement, and medical management for Texas Non-Subscriber claims.  This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating and verifying coverage, assessing benefit compensability, communicating with Insureds, Attorneys and medical professionals. It also includes file documentation, policy interpretation and taking the action necessary to bring all assigned files to a reasonable resolution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed. 
• Receive new loss assignments and review all information on new loss reports and providing guidance to adjusting staff.
• Handle files involving catastrophic damages in accordance with our Catastrophic Guidelines.
•Ensures adjuster timely interview insured’s, claimants, witnesses and investigate loss details as required, including any paper documents that may be required. This includes, but is not limited to; police reports, various public records, Bills Of Lading, lease agreements, releases, Proof of Loss, etc.
• Oversee the confirmation and evaluation of coverage, including coverage dates and appropriate limits, terms and conditions, insuring agreements, etc. Ensure adjusters document the files relative to the coverage analysis and prepare any coverage position letter required (i.e. ROR, Denial, Tender Letter, etc.).
• Ensure proper assignment to outside appraiser and/or adjuster with instructions for investigation and evaluation as needed.
• Review reports from adjusters and/or appraisers and evaluate, make judgments, and formulate action plans to carry claim to final disposition.
• Evaluate all key components of the claim and assist adjusters to formulate plan to carry file to conclusion. This includes applying appropriate coverage application, liability analysis, Injury/Damage analysis, settlement value range and action plan to resolve the file.
• Ensure Claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify files with subrogation potential and refer files to Subrogation Representative for evaluation and pursuit of potential subrogation claim.
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Required Experience:

• 10+ years claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidate fluent in Spanish a plus but not mandatory.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $125,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

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