Claims Team Lead Asst - Workers Compensation

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OFFICE LOCATIONS: HONOLULU, HAWAII

To analyze complex or technically difficult workers' compensation claims to determine benefits due; to work with high exposure workers' compensation claims involving litigation and rehabilitation; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements; and to provide backup for team lead when out of the office.

• Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult workers’ compensation claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim
• Manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution
• Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority
• Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy through the life of the claim
• Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; settles claims within designated authority level
• Prepares necessary state filings within statutory limits
• Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Professional certifications as applicable to line of business preferred
• Five (5) years claims management or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge:
  Hawaii License & workers comp claims handling experience

• Flexible work schedule
• Referral incentive program
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, 401K on day one

• When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations
• Mental:
  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent…