Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist - Alternative Markets

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At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Great American's Alternative Markets Division was formed in 1999. The division specializes in mono-line and/or multi-line primary admitted programs on either a traditional guaranteed cost (Elite Programs) or risk-sharing basis (Agency Captives & Group Captives).  Alternative Markets supports both niche programs and generalist portfolios, subject a minimum controlled rollover of $3,000,000 or more.  

Alternative Markets - Great American Insurance Group

All partnerships, whether risk sharing or not, benefit from a high level of exclusivity, tailored underwriting and claims service.  Lines of business supported include: Workers Compensation, General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Auto Liability and bolt-on Cyber on a supporting Package, GL or BOP policy. 

The Alternative Markets Division is hiring for a Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist! This is a fully remote opportunity.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims:
  • Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.
  • Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
• Conveys complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures 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.
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally, 5 to 10 years of Workers’ Compensation Claims handling experience.
• Multi-state adjusters licensing is required. Licenses in the following states is desired: TX, CT, FL.
• Multi jurisdiction experience preferred, but not required.

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Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.