Sr. Claims Specialist, Professional Liability | Long Term Care | Medical Malpractice

Job Listing ID:

4488069

Job Title:

Sr. Claims Specialist, Professional Liability | Long Term Care |

Medical Malpractice Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/07/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Sr. Claims Specialist, Professional Liability | Long Term Care | Medical Malpractice Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To analyze complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe injury claims; to coordinate case management within Company standards, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to manage the total claim costs while providing high levels of customer service.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

We are seeking experienced professionals to manage complex medical malpractice claims involving severe injury and high exposure, will be handling long term care claims. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills, exercise sound judgment, and are committed to delivering timely, cost-effective claim resolutions while maintaining a high level of customer service.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult medical malpractice and long term care claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution. Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides report of investigation pertaining to new events, claims and legal actions. Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life. Recommends settlement strategies; brings structured settlement proposals as necessary to maximize settlement. Coordinates legal defense by assigning attorney, coordinating support for investigation, and reviewing attorney invoices; monitors counsel for compliance with client guidelines. Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall claim cost for our clients. Identifies and investigates for possible fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery, and case management opportunities to reduce total claim cost. Represents Company in depositions, mediations, and trial monitoring as needed. Communicates claim activity and processing with the client; maintains professional client relationships. Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct. Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management. Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing:

6 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Flexible work schedule. Referral incentive program. Career development and promotional growth opportunities. A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one. Work environment requirements include -

Job Classification:

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

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