Workers Compensation Claims Specialist II

at Zurich NA in Dover, Delaware, United States Job Description Workers Compensation Claims Specialist

II 133801

Zurich is seeking an experienced Workman's Compensation Claims Specialist to join our team! We are specifically seeking candidates who can work from the Northeast with jurisdictions of CT, MA and ME. The Workers Compensation Claims Specialist will handle single and multi-party commercial line Workman's Compensation claims of moderate to high exposure and complexity within specific authority limits, to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a customer-centric claims service. In this role you will be responsible for: + Document claims file by accurately capturing and updating claims data/information in compliance with best practices for low to moderate exposure and complexity personal or commercial line claims. + Exercise judgement to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts; utilizing applicable law; establishing basic principles of negligence. + Exercise judgment to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage. + Work to have a timely resolution to claims by developing case strategy; developing a case evaluation; escalating issues as appropriate. + Establish timely reserves and perform ongoing review throughout claims cycle within authority limit by estimating and validating value of claims. + Assess damages by calculating applicable damages or range of damages allowed by law. + Negotiate settlement of claim by establishing appropriate negotiation strategy and utilizing available tools and resources within authority limits. + Meet quality standards by following best practices. + Ensure customer service by proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries; following customer protocols and may participating in customer marketing efforts. + Manage expenses by working within vendor approved networks and managing scope of work assigned to outside contractors. Departs from approved vendors with manager approval, where in the best interests of the insured. + Ensure legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations and internal control requirements. + Refer claim to subrogation and fraud teams by identifying potential subrogation and fraud. + Contribute to profitable growth by providing risk insight, information and trends to Business Unit or customer as needed. + Protect Zurich's reputat To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account