What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Professional Liability Claims Supervisor / Adjuster position at Hamlin & Burton Liability Management, Inc.?
General Description:
Seeking experienced claim professional to supervise our Litigation Managers who handle medical professional (hospital, allied professional, long-term care) and general liability claims of moderate to high severity. Ensure staff compliance with company standards, industry best practices and maintain service excellence. This position is a blend of supervision and direct claim handling responsibilities.
Position’s Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides supervision and guidance to our experienced adjusting staff
- Must have medical liability including long-term care professional liability claim handling experience
- Review and analyze policy coverage, including drafting of coverage denials and reservation of rights letters
- Establish timely and accurate expense and indemnity reserves
- Investigate and evaluate liability and damages:
- -Conduct witness interviews, inclusive of on-site visits
- -Identify, obtain, and analyze documentation including, but not limited to, medical records, medical bills, contracts, photo & video evidence, state health surveys
- -Retain experts as indicated
- -Determine and evaluate liability, damages, settlement values, verdict ranges and percent chance to win
- Coordinate and manage litigation:
- -Manage defense counsel
- -Develop and implement a litigation plan of action & budget
- -Review, analyze and process vendor invoices
- Prepare comprehensive reports
- Claims Committee/Client presentations
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Claim supervision experience preferred
- Medical malpractice and general liability claim handling experience, or related field experience
- Claims Adjuster license preferred
- J.D. preferred
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of the legal environment and litigation process
- Knowledge of insurance industry compliance requirements
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrate ownership attitude and client-centric response to all tasks
- Organizational and time management skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & Outlook)
Work Environment:
- Corporate Office
- Travel as required to conduct on-site investigations and attend mediations, arbitrations, trials and client meetings
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Pay Transparency: The base salary for this full-time position is $155,000 plus bonus potential and benefits including generous PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, and a retirement savings account with company match/contribution.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $155,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- medical malpractice/long-term care: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $155,000