Risk Management Specialist

Job Description Risk Management Specialist (# Job Number: 25000D4V)
* We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less.
* We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences.
* We believe we are better when we work together, leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals.
* We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, while strengthening relationships with our communities, our associates, and our industry partners.
* Practices that associates experience when joining include Authenticity, Acceptance, Accountability, Empowerment, Gratitude, Openness, Presence and Transparency.
* ** Location**:
Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL.
* ** Stability:
** We are a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar, growing organization that has been around for 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric store brands, along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores!
* ** Benefits:
** We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.
* ** Growth:
** We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools.  This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom, in the field and on the job.
* ** Connection:
** Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.
* Investigate and manage Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Automobile claims.
* Prepare and maintain various monthly and quarterly Risk Management reports.
* Prepare written communication to internal stakeholders and external business partners.
* Communicate with third party claim administrators and insurance carriers on issues pertaining to workers’ compensation, general liability, and automobile claims to include claims investigation, litigation management, and settlement negotiations.
* Authorize defense attorney assignments, Nurse Case Managers, and other investigative need, as necessary.
* Develop settlement recommendations to Director of Claims for Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Automobile claims.
* Evaluate and provide settlement authority to claim administrators for Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Automobile claims.
* Attend mediations, arbitrations and court trials for Workers Compensation, General Liability and Automobile claims and negotiate settlement amounts when necessary.
* Monitor and audit litigation management procedures for adherence by defense counsel.
* Coordinate and facilitate meetings between Risk Management and various internal stakeholders and external business partners.
* Participate in claims review meetings with third party claims administrators and insurance carriers.
* Monitor and administer Safety policies as specified in the Beall’s policies and procedures manual, to prevent customer and employee accidents.
* Cross train in other areas of Risk Management.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Two or more years of related work experience is preferred.
* Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize.
* Fluent in English; bilingual is a plus.
* Reports directly to Risk Management Supervisor.
* Extensive interaction with Beall’s employees, physicians, third party claim administrators, attorneys, insurance carriers, and internal stakeholders.
* Interaction with insurance brokers for insurance claims and program administration.
* Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
* Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching).
* Must be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
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