What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Claims Representative (Northeast) position at biBerk Insurance Services?
Overview
biBERK is seeking an experienced worker’s compensation claims adjuster. The position is fully remote from anywhere in the continental US.
Responsibilities
- Determine compensability and/or coverage issues for loss time workers' compensation claims
- Effectively manage a caseload of loss time claims from numerous jurisdictions, including NY, PA, MA, NJ, MD, and TN.
- Negotiate and direct settlements under management's review
- Gather medical and factual evidence to determine compensability
- Direct outside investigation and handle litigation files within given authority
- Coordinate and maintain contact with claimants and/or their attorneys, outside investigators, and rehabilitation personnel as well as routine contact with insureds, account liaisons and medical providers
Qualifications
- A minimum of three years' experience required
- Experience handling NY claims
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience in handling lost time or litigated claims
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Experience handling multiple jurisdictions
- Active adjuster license(s) required
- Demonstration of strong organizational, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed
biBERK is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (berkshirehathaway.com) is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBERK.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A insurer.
BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBERK are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.
Some Highlights of our Benefits are:
- Great work environment with growth opportunity
- Subsidized downtown parking
- Competitive compensation including bonus structure
- Generous amounts of vacation and sick time
- Closed on major holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- A fantastic healthcare package
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
