Sr. Adjuster-Workers Comp Claims

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for a remote Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster Senior, Indemnity. The ideal candidate must possess Colorado jurisdictional claims experience/knowledge. Additional experience in UT, AZ, MO, KS, NM, NV, OK and/or TX jurisdictions is preferred. The Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster Senior, Indemnity is responsible for analyzing time loss workers’ compensation claims to determine compensability. They will also adjudicate claims to ensure timely payment of indemnity and medical benefits due within company standards and in compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as establishing and maintaining action plans and reserves to ensure proactive, cost-effective claims management.

• Analyze and investigate indemnity claims to determine compensability decisions by interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations of workers’ compensation.
• Utilize all available resources as appropriate.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with injured workers, policy holders, brokers and agents through proactive claim management and timely communications.
• Appropriately document communications and claim management activities.
• Develop, maintain and adhere to action plans and reserves on indemnity claims while proactively managing claims to resolution.
• Establish and maintain cost drivers and data elements to ensure accurate NCCI and Medicare reporting.
• Proactively manage claims in accordance with company standards and statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely payment of indemnity and medical benefits.
• Actively utilize all available cost containment measures and programs.
• Identify settlement opportunities.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants and attorneys.
• Conducts dispute resolution with claimants and attorneys.
• Testify at hearings when necessary.

• Bachelor's degree (B. S. or B.A.) in business administration, communications, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills to include initiative, mature judgement and discretion.
• This is not an entry level position, all candidates must have at least three years prior experience handling/adjusting workers’ compensation claims.
• Colorado workers’ compensation claims management experience is required.
• Experience/licensure in one or more of the other states in our region is highly preferred (AZ, MO, UT, KS, NM, NV, OK and/or TX)
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Strong technical workers’ compensation knowledge with prior successful experience in a workers' compensation as well as other commercial lines claims management environment.
• Knowledge of Department of Insurance (DOI), NCCI, Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations pertaining to workers’ compensation.
• Ability to stay current with changes to statutory, industry rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures which may impact claims management.
• Ability to set priorities, manage time, organize work and meet deadlines.

• This is a remote-based position, with preference given to candidates located near our Phoenix or Dallas offices. Candidates located near our Irvine, Seattle, Anchorage, or Atlanta offices may also be considered. Occasional travel is required for client and broker interaction, team collaboration, training, company events, and other business needs. The nature and request will depend on client, team, and organizational needs, but generally will be less than 20%.

• Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental,…