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Claim Examiner III-Worker Comp
at Crawford & Company in Colorado
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world’s largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 locations in 63 countries. The Crawford System of Claims SolutionsSM offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines including property and casualty claims management, workers’ compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration. The Company’s shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.
Position Summary:
Investigate and settle moderate-to-difficult claims for assigned lines of business promptly and equitably under general supervision. Review coverages, determine liability and compensability, secure information, arrange property damage appraisals and settle claims utilizing claims best practices. Set reserves and recommend reserve changes to supervisor and Company attorneys in preparing cases for litigation.
Responsibilities:
Receive claim assignment, confirms policy coverages and directs acknowledgement of claims.
Interpret and make decisions using independent judgment on moderate-to-difficult claims and policy coverages and determines if coverage applies to claims submitted.
Investigate claims to determine validity and verify extent of damage by telephone contact with clients, claimants, witnesses or other parties as required.
Analyze claims activity and prepares reports for clients/carriers and management.
Establish reserves, using independent judgment and expertise and authorizes payments within scope of authority, settling claims in the most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
Settle claims promptly and equitably and issues company drafts in payments for claims within authority limits.
Develop subrogation and third party recovery potential and follows reclaim procedures.
Analyze claims activities and prepare reports for clients, carriers and/or management. Participate in claim reviews.
Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Workers Compensation (WC) Adjuster License required according to jurisdictional requirements
Worker’s Comp – Technical claims investigations/settling experience with 3-6 years experience in Broadspire Claims or similar organization
Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information, determine a course of action and implement the selected course of action
Effective interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external clients
Preferred:
Industry designations preferred, but not required (IIA, AIC, AEI, and/or CPCU)
In addition to a competitive salary, Crawford offers you:
Career advancement potential locally, nationally and internationally. Crawford & Company has more than 700 locations in 63 countries;
On-going training opportunities through every stage of your career;
Strong benefits package including matching 401k; health, dental, and life insurance; employee stock purchase plans; tuition reimbursement and so much more.
Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
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