Claims Specialist - Commercial Bodily Injury at Liberty Mutual
Hoffman Estates, IL
About the Job
Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a claims team with a fast-growing company that has consistently outpaced the industry in year-over-year growth? Liberty Mutual has an excellent claims opportunity available for a Claims Specialist within our Commercial Lines division!
The Claims Specialist works within a Claims Team, using the latest technology to manage an assigned caseload of routine to moderately complex claims from the investigation of the claim through resolution. This includes making decisions about liability/compensability, evaluating losses, and negotiating settlements. The role interacts with claimants, policyholders, appraisers, attorneys, and other third parties throughout the claim’s management process. The position offers training developed with an emphasis on enhancing skills needed to help provide exceptional service to our customers.
This is a remote position; however, we prefer candidates located near a GRS claims office including Hoffman Estates, IL; Boston, MA; Suwanee, GA and Plano, TX. If you reside within 50 miles of one of these offices, you will be required to go to the office twice a month. Please note this policy is subject to change.
Responsibilities:
- Manages an inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
- Establishes action plan based on case facts, best practices, protocols, regulatory issues and available resources.
- Plans and conducts investigations of claims to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability, and damages.
- Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves, as necessary, during the processing of the claim, refers claims to the subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate.
- Assesses actual damages associated with claims and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Licensing is required in states but can be obtained within 60 days of starting in the role.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Possess experience in handling Commercial/Bodily Injury claims.
- Hold an existing insurance license.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in claims adjustment, general insurance or formal claims training.
- Required to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses.
- Continuing education courses leading to industry certifications preferred (e.g., AEI, IIA, CPCU).
- Knowledge of claims investigation techniques, medical terminology and legal aspects of claims.
About Us
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.