The Company
At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our
corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated,
and respected.
Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally
recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.
Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, our Home Office is based
in Central New York, with Regional Office locations in NYC, Dallas and
Charlotte.
What you will do
As a Workers' Compensation Senior Complex handler you will handle claims of a
complex and serious nature in primarily, but not exclusively, New York
jurisdictions. You will perform special claims investigations and handle matters
requiring broad technical knowledge at an expert level. Operating on an
independent basis with little supervision, you will negotiate and settle claims
within assigned authority with a strong focus on overall claim resolution. In
this role, you will represent Company interests in hearings, mediations and
settlement conferences.
Key responsibilities
Handles multi-jurisdictional Workers’ Compensation claims of a complex and
serious nature; performs special claims investigations and handles matters
requiring broad technical knowledge at an expert level.
Operates on an independent basis with little supervision; mitigates,
negotiates and settles claims within assigned authority with a strong focus
on overall claim resolution.
Assumes direct responsibility to represent Company interests in hearings,
mediations and settlement conferences.
Required to have direct contact with Plaintiff and Defense attorneys
concerning serious claim matters, the resolution of claims, and mitigation of
complex legal issues.
Reviews court decisions, law and coverage interpretations and is required to
have a broad knowledge and understanding of Workers’ Compensation law and
claim practices.
Submits periodic reports to and complies statistics for Claims Management.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.
What you need
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
7-10 years' experience handling workers' compensation claims preferred.
Experience with New York jurisdictions required; New Jersey and Pennsylvania
experience preferred.
Licensing
Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you
are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe
set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your
employment.
Salary range: $85,000-$120,000
The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is
reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location,
education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and
additional qualifications.
Benefits:
We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are
attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits
packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a
Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Dental Benefit
Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial
contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual
company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical
Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Paid Volunteer Day
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs
Personal insurance discount
Additional Information:
This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.
Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in
an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you
complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by
logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team
will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.
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