Workers' Compensation Floating Claims Specialist

About the role

This is a remote position in which the Floating Claims Specialist manages lower-level, non-complex, and non-problematic workers’ compensation claims within delegated limited authority, under the direct supervision of a senior claims professional. The role supports the goals of CorVel’s claims department by ensuring best possible outcomes for claims in the handling states: IL, IN, KY, and MI.

Responsibilities

• Receives Workers’ Compensation claims, confirms policy coverage, and acknowledges the claim.
• Determines validity and compensability of the claim.
• Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits.
• Manages non-complex lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision.
• Communicates claim status with the customer, claimant, and client.
• Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed.
• Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary.
• Performs additional projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Full licensing or a Designated Home License is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience and claims management preferred.
• Current license or certification in Workers’ Compensation must be maintained throughout employment.

Skills

• Ability to handle claims across multiple states (IL, IN, KY, MI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to rapidly learn and develop knowledge of claims practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, including Excel).
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Pay

CorVel uses a market-based approach to determine pay, with ranges varying by location and factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The pay range for this role is $52,999 – $85,473.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees, including:

• Medical (HDHP) with Pharmacy
• Dental and Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-paid Legal Insurance
• Parking and Transit FSA accounts
• 401K and ROTH 401K
• Paid time off

About CorVel

CorVel is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for workers’ compensation, auto, health, and disability management industries. Founded in 1987 and publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1991, CorVel is a certified Great Place to Work® company with over 4,000 employees across the United States. The company embraces core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity, and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).