What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Claims Specialist - Workers Compensation - Central Region position at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group?
Responsibilities include investigating claims, assessing liability and compensability, evaluating losses, and negotiating settlements. Manages an inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability. Establishes action plan based on case facts, best practices, protocols, regulatory issues and available resources. Plans and conducts investigations of claims to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages. Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves, as necessary, during the processing of the claim, refers claims to the subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate. Evaluates actual damages associated with claims and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims. Performs other duties as assigned. Effective interpersonal, analytical and negotiation abilities required Ability to provide information in a clear, concise manner with an appropriate level of detail Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships Demonstrated success in a professional environment; success in a customer service/retail environment preferred Effective analytical skills to gather information, analyze facts, and draw conclusions; as normally acquired through a bachelor's degree or equivalent Knowledge of legal liability, insurance coverage and medical terminology helpful, but not mandatory Licensing may be required in some states