Lead Claim Examiner I

				Overview:

The Lead Claim Examiner is responsible for prompt and efficient investigation, evaluation and settlement or declination of insurance claims through effective research, negotiation and interaction with insureds, claimants and medical providers. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of AmTrust and the Claims organization.

Responsibilities:

* Follows AmTrust policies and procedures in managing claims.
* Investigates the claim and coverage by making timely and appropriate contact with involved or interested parties including but not limited to the insured, claimant, witnesses and medical providers.
* Evaluates, establishes, maintains and adjusts reserves based on fact, company standard and experience.
* Skillfully negotiates claims, turning adverse perspectives into quick resolution. Gains trust of other parties to negotiations and demonstrates good sense of timing. Approaches discussions from merits or strengths of case.
* Leverages strong critical thinking and decision-making skills to gather, assess, analyze, question, verify, interpret and understand key or root issues.
* Establishes effective relationships with internal or assigned counsel for customized defense plan. Applies company principles and standards including planning, organizing and monitoring legal panel services and cost in partnership with internal legal counsel.
* Communicates with internal managed care and medical resources to ensure coordination with medical providers, injured workers and employers in developing return to work strategies and treatment plans.  
* Obtain medical records (past and present), police, ambulance and other agency reports as required.
* Provides insights and input when reviewing claims of others. May be sought out by others for advice.
* Writes in a clear, succinct and fact-based manner in claims files as well as in other communication.
* Manages mail and diary entries effectively and efficiently.
* Provides exceptional customer service.
* Performs other functional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

Required:

* 3+ years experience as a Workers Comp adjuster
* MS Office experience (Work, Excel, Outlook)
* Effective negotiation skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to prioritize work  load to meet deadlines
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time

The expected salary range for this role is $77,500-87,000 annual.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations
			

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