Claims Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Type : Permanent

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Please note that this position is hybrid and requires work in office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Position can be based in the following office locations :

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Manhattan, NY

Scottsdale, AZ

West Hartford, CT

We are a fun, innovative and growing Claims Quality Assurance team where you’ll get the opportunity to learn multiple insurance products and interact with business leaders across the organization. This role is a crucial component of delivering successful Quality, continuous improvement and helping to shape our Best Practices.

The Role :

The Claims Quality Assurance Analyst completes regular quality reviews of claim files, checking against our regulatory and quality framework while driving improvements across the business. This role ensures that our high standards are consistently applied by the ongoing development, support and embedding of the quality framework, through effective feedback, training and remedial plans where appropriate. This role will also :

Plan and perform internal and TPA claim quality assurance reviews measured against Hiscox Claims Best Practices and regulatory framework and standards.

Produce qualitative MI and analytical reports which succinctly identify claim findings and trends, as well as prioritize any issues identified.

Analyze data and effectively communicate audit findings and reports to key stakeholders.

Review claim outcomes / resolutions in the context of the Hiscox Claim Best Practices or TPA Claim Handling Guidelines, and work with the Claims Quality Assurance Manager to provide constructive and objective feedback, including recommendations for improvements, training and any remedial actions to be taken.

Oversee and administer the ongoing month to month Claim Review process to ensure all eligible file handlers are reviewed on a continuous basis.

Plan and prioritize daily, weekly, monthly workload to ensure output targets are achieved.

Ensure all activity is clearly and concisely documented and recorded in the correct systems.

Collaborate with the QA team and business units on continuous improvement and training initiatives.

Be a point of contact for QA queries and support by providing practical advice and guidance.

The Team :

The US Claims Compliance and Quality Assurance team at Hiscox is a growing group of professionals with operational and technical experience. The team serves as a claims technical resource, as well as provides assistance and expertise across Hiscox by identifying and promoting claims best practices and facilitating required improvements. We foster consistency, calibration, and continuous improvement in the handling of Hiscox claims. Our team is quite diverse, and you will be able to demonstrate that you can flex your work and delivery style to accommodate different stakeholders.

Requirements :

3+ years previous claims auditing experience and / or background.

5-8 years of multi-line claims handling experience (preferably GL, Professional Liability, and / or Property / Inland Marine lines of business).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

A sound understanding of claims regulatory expectations and operational risk

Ability to process information and change focus quickly in line with the ad-hoc nature of anticipatory risk assignments.

Awareness of market trends, insurance compliance, risk and regulatory issues.

Additional Factors Considered

Subject matter expertise

Experience within legal or regulatory compliance

Experience with state DOI standards

Track record of exceptional customer service

Track record of stakeholder management skills

About Hiscox US

Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus primarily on the needs of small and middle market commercial clients, via both the broker and direct distribution channels and is today the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group.

Today, Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 420 employees mostly operating out of several major cities - New York, Atlanta, Chicago, West Hartford, and Scottsdale. Hiscox USA offers a broad portfolio of commercial products, including technology, cyber & data risk, multiple professional liability lines, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap & ransom, commercial property and terrorism.

What We Offer :

401(k) with competitive company matching

Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)

Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage

24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days

Paid parental leave

4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service

Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs

Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program

Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing

2024 Gold level recipient of Cigna’s Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program

Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture

Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks

Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation

Salary Range $100k-$125k

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

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