Claims Professional Trainee (Workers Compensation) at Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies Om

Claims Professional Trainee (Workers Compensation) – Omaha, NE

We’re looking for bright individuals who want to begin a challenging and rewarding career path as a Workers' Compensation Claims Professional. We have openings in our Omaha, Nebraska office.

• Complete classroom training introducing workers' compensation claims handling strategies, medical terminology, and legal concepts
• Learn to use claims management software and other databases for claims handling and reporting
• Learn to read and interpret complex documents including statutes, regulations, legal opinions, legal letters, medical records, medical bills, medical resource materials, investigation reports, claim notes, and claim data fields
• Manage medical treatment to provide the highest level of care while controlling costs
• Learn skills such as investigative and persuasive communication, negotiation, decision‑making, and strategic planning
• Evaluate facts, write clear and concise reports, and develop and update a proactive plan of action
• Calculate appropriate monetary reserves for each claim and adjust as needed
• Manage legal process on litigated claims
• Analyze and determine the eligibility of benefit payments and authorize payments
• Communicate effectively with internal and external sources through telephone and electronic correspondence

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organization skills to ensure tasks are completed within hard deadlines
• Basic mathematical skills to calculate monetary reserves
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to become proficient with applicable databases, systems, and vendor software programs
• Minimum of high‑school diploma or equivalent certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university preferred but not required

• Manageable caseload
• Work‑life balance
• Work‑from‑home program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
• Office within walking distance of the Old Market
• Free on‑site fitness facility
• Garage parking

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings match
• Group health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Flexible savings accounts
• Paid community volunteer day
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral program
• Diversity, equity and inclusion program