Claims Representative (IAP) | Glendale, CA

Claims Representative (IAP) | Glendale, CA

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

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Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance.

Are You An Ideal Candidate?

We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

Office Locations

Glendale, CA - Onsite

Primary Purpose

To be oriented and trained as new industry professional with the ability to analyze workers compensation, general liability or disability claims and determine benefits due.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Attendance and completion of designated classroom claims professional training program.
• Performs on-the-job training activities including :
• Adjusting lost-time workers compensation claims under close supervision. May be assigned medical only claims.
• Adjusting low and mid-level liability and / or physical damage claims under close supervision.
• Processing disability claims of minimal disability duration under close supervision.
• Documenting claims files and properly coding claim activity.
• Communicating claim action / processing with claimant and client.
• Supporting other claims examiners and claims supervisors with larger or more complex claims as assigned.
• Participates in rotational assignments to provide temporary support for office needs.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred or equivalent experience as outlined below.

Experience

No experience required with college degree. State license, self-insured certificate, WCCA / WCCP designation, or completion of the Sedgwick Claims Progression Program required without a degree. Prior claims experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

Work Environment

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory / Visual : Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.