What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Claims Representative position at The Misch Group?
Description
The Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative serves as the primary connection between insured clients and workers’ compensation insurance carriers. The representative is committed to supporting and advocating for insureds as they navigate the complex and ever-evolving California workers’ compensation system. This position ensures that claims are handled efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws and procedures. The representative acts as an advocate for insureds, facilitates effective communication, and provides technical support and education throughout the claims process. The goal of this role is to enhance client satisfaction, improve claim outcomes, and support the brokerage’s service and retention objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Carrier Communication
- Serve as the main liaison between insured clients and workers’ compensation insurance carriers.
- Facilitate timely communication regarding claim status, settlement decisions and action plans.
- Coordinate with adjusters, medical case managers, attorneys, agents, account manager and other involved parties to promote efficient claim resolution.
- Communicate carrier recommendations and decisions to clients in a clear, professional manner.
Claims Oversight & Advocacy
- Monitor open claims for assigned accounts to ensure proper handling, timely deadlines and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Review loss runs and document for accuracy and new claims; identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Advocate on behalf of insured clients to ensure appropriate medical management and expeditious claim resolution.
- Collaborate with clients to implement return-to-work programs and cost-containment strategies.
- Schedule and conduct Zoom, Teams, or telephonic meetings with carriers and other involved parties to advocate on behalf of insured clients and injured workers regarding claim status, legal issues, medical treatment concerns, and/or inefficiencies impacting timely resolution or closure of claims.
Client Support & Education
- Provide expert guidance to clients regarding workers’ compensation reporting, claim filing and documentation requirements.
- Assist clients with claim submissions and ensure all necessary information is provided to carriers.
- Participate in client claim review meetings, stewardship presentations, and renewal strategy sessions.
- Educate clients on workers’ compensation best practices, workplace safety, injury prevention and effective claims management.
- Collaborate with the company’s Safety Department to identify injury trends and develop strategies or training initiatives to reduce future workplace incidents.
- Provide workers’ compensation knowledge, insights, and recommendations to insured accounts not currently enrolled in the Claims Watch value added service, to enhance their understanding and engagement with claims management practices.
Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and detailed claim documentation within the brokerage’s claims tracking system.
- Prepare customized reports summarizing claim performance, open claim counts and cost trends.
- Analyze loss data to identify recurring issues and recommend targeted interventions.
- Provide internal management with reports to assist in account servicing and retention efforts.
- Maintain workflow spreadsheets to track individual and departmental productivity, and to provide data insights for management reporting and performance analysis.
- Complete experience modification projections and analysis to provide clients with a prognosis of their potential premium for the upcoming policy period.
- Monitor WCIRB notice alerts for experience modification initial worksheets or revisions, and communicate relevant updates or impacts to clients and internal agents and account managers.
- Prepare and provide insured with quarterly reports including claim status reports, loss runs new claims, no claim notices and claim closure reports, to ensure clients remain informed of claim activity and closed claims.
Professional Conduct and Team Responsibilities
- Conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
- Communicate appropriately and refrain from using offensive or disrespectful language.
- Comply with all assigned tasks and directives from management.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and participate actively in team and company activities.
- Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and contribute constructively to the team environment.
- Practice strict confidentiality at all times regarding company information, client data, and sensitive claim information.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in workers’ compensation claims handling, carrier relations, or client advocacy within a brokerage, carrier, or TPA setting.
- Comprehensive understanding of state workers’ compensation statutes, medical case management practices, legal terminology and claims processes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a client-service mindset, ability to resolve complaints and disputes.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and claims management or CRM software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Associate in Claims (AIC), Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP), or similar industry designation.
- State adjuster license or Self-Insurance Administrator (SIP) certificate (if required by jurisdiction).
About The Misch Group
Stone Hendricks Group is a direct-hire search firm that brings together years of experience and a diverse range of talent to connect businesses with exceptional job candidates. With a focus on timely and effective recruitment, we understand the power of a well-formed employee base in helping businesses achieve their goals. We offer our services to businesses of all sizes, providing qualified candidates for blue- and grey-collar roles, as well as white-collar and executive positions. The success of our direct-hire search process is driven by our advanced training, proprietary technology, and extensive network across industries. At Stone Hendricks Group, we value integrity and prioritize connectedness, commitment, and candor in our interactions with both employers and job seekers. Our clients consider us trusted advisors, relying on the highly personalized service we provide and our ability to find candidates that are an ideal fit for their unique needs. Choose Stone Hendricks Group for unsurpassed direct-hire search services that match successful organizations with talented job candidates.