Lost Time Senior Claim Examiner

Chubb is currently seeking a Workers’ Compensation Lost Time Senior Claim Examiner for our Northeast, New York, and New Jersey region.  The successful applicant will be handling claims from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.  The position will reside in our office located in New Haven, Connecticut.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Independently handles all aspects of workers’ compensation lost time claims from set-up to case closure, ensuring strong customer relations are maintained throughout the process
• Reviews claim and policy information to provide background for the investigation
• Conducts 3-part ongoing investigations, obtaining facts and taking statements as necessary, with the insured, claimant, and medical providers
• Evaluates the facts gathered through the investigation to determine the compensability of the claim
• Informs insureds, claimants, and attorneys of claim denials when applicable
• Prepares reports on investigation, settlements, denials of claims, evaluations of involved parties, etc.
• Timely administration of statutory medical and indemnity benefits throughout the life of the claim
• Sets reserves within authority limits for medical, indemnity, and expenses and recommends reserve changes to the team leader throughout the life of the claim
• Reviews the claim status at regular intervals and makes recommendations to the team leader to discuss problems and remedial actions to resolve them
• Prepares and submits to the team leader unusual or possible undesirable exposures when encountered
• Works with attorneys to manage hearings and litigation
• Controls and directs vendors, nurse case managers, telephonic case managers, and rehabilitation managers on medical management and return-to-work initiatives
• Complies with customer service requests, including special claims handling procedures, file status notes, and claim reviews
• Timely administration and filing of all electronic data and workers’ compensation forms with states to ensure compliance with statutory regulations
• Refers appropriate claims to subrogation and secures necessary information to ensure that recovery opportunities are maximized
• Works with in-house Technical Assistants, Special Investigators, and Nurse

Consultants, Telephonic Case Managers, and Team supervisors

Technical Skills & Competencies :

relationships with co-workers and clients

standards for service, investigation, reserving, inventory management, teamwork, and diversity appreciation

Experience, Education , & Requirements :

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

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