Overview
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company's success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity.We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You'll be surprised by all we have to offer!
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
- Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
Responsibilities
The Complex Claims Representative would handle loss time CCU level claims throughout multiple jurisdictions with a heavy concentration in New York.
- Determines compensability and/or coverage issues for workers' compensation loss time claims
- Negotiates and completes settlements under management's review
- Gathers medical and factual evidence
- Coordinates and directs the activities of outside investigation
- Manages outside counsel and litigation within given authority
- Communicates daily with claimants, and/or attorneys, outside investigators, rehabilitation personnel, as well as insureds, medical providers and agents
- Completes timely and efficient claims handling responsibilities
Salary Range
$60,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD per year
The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.
The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of NY loss time workers compensation experience including litigated claims is required
- Experience with NY Employer's Liability claims is an added bonus
- Flexibility and positive attitude a must
- Ability to learn claims handling procedures in multiple states as needed
- Demonstrates strong organizational, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Shows positive attitude toward GUARD and claims department
- Demonstrates the ability to positively contribute to and supports the vision, values, and strategies of the Claims Department and proven ability to work well in a team environment
- Innovative thinker with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or anequivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Active NY adjuster license a plus
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