ESIS Claims Associate

About the role

Join ESIS, a leader in risk management and insurance services, where your skills and talents can help us create safer workplaces and support employees during their times of need. This temp-to-hire program is designed to include hands-on business experience and interactive instruction necessary for the development of a successful workers’ compensation claims professional.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive assignments and review claim and policy information to provide background for investigation.
• Contact, interview, and obtain statements (recorded or in person) from insureds, claimants, witnesses, physicians, attorneys, police officers, etc., to secure necessary claim information.
• Evaluate facts supplied by the investigation to determine the extent of liability of the insured, if any, and the extent of the company’s obligation to the insured under the policy contract.
• Prepare reports on investigations, settlements, denials of claims, and individual evaluations of involved parties.
• Administer benefits timely and appropriately. Maintain control of the claims resolution process to minimize current exposure and future risks.
• Set reserves within authority limits and recommend reserve changes to the Team Leader.
• Review progress and status of claims with the Team Leader and discuss problems and suggested remedial actions.
• Prepare and submit to the Team Leader any unusual or potentially undesirable exposures.
• Aid the Team Leader in developing methods and improvements for handling claims.
• Settle claims promptly and equitably.
• Obtain releases, proofs of loss, or compensation agreements and issue company drafts for payments on claims.
• Inform claimants, insureds/customers, or attorneys of claim denials when applicable.
• Aid the Team Leader and company attorneys in preparing cases for trial by arranging for witness attendance and taking statements.
• Continue efforts to settle claims before trial.
• Assist in claim file reviews and audits with customers/insureds and brokers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Customer-focused and responsive with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is valuable.
• Efficient and effective in verbal and written communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Basic knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen effectively and confidently and diplomatically express opinions and voice concerns with team members.

Pay Range

The pay range for the role is $47,500 to $67,500. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors.

About ESIS

ESIS is a leader in risk management and insurance services dedicated to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions. We are looking for passionate individuals to be part of our dynamic team.

About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance with operations in 54 countries. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it.

Benefits

For more details on Chubb's benefits package, visit https://careers.chubb.com/global/en/north-america.