Senior Claims Professional

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As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies has an opening in our Omaha, NE Office location for Senior Claims Professional. Are you a driven, goal achieving claims professional? Do you understand what it means to provide compassionate care? Are you seeking a financially stable organization? If you are looking for all of this and more, we want you to join our team. We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and able to perform in a fast paced environment for our Omaha, NE Workers Compensation Team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determine coverage for reported claims and take appropriate action on any coverage issues.

Conduct and direct the investigation of reported claims to determine compensability and severity and to gather all other relevant information, including making three point contact telephone calls.

Calculate appropriate reserves for each claim and ensure that reserves are adjusted as needed.

Calculate and pay indemnity benefits.

Ensure that other benefits are provided in accordance with the law.

Develop and update a plan of action for the successful resolution of each claim.

Make prompt, sound decisions on issues that arise in claims based on the best information available.

Ensure compliance with applicable legal and internal standards.

Ensure that the actions of all other professionals involved in managing a claim, including attorneys, nurse case managers, and investigators, are coordinated to achieve a successful resolution of the claim.

Assign appropriate tasks to a Claims Assistant and ensure they are performed correctly and efficiently.

Value the settlement value of claims and negotiate claim settlements.

Foster a positive and close working relationship with other Company staff, including the call center, medical management, special investigations, legal, and nurse case management.

Communicate effectively with individuals outside the company, including clients, medical providers, and injured workers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Two to five years workers compensation claims adjusting experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have expert skills in the following: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and be proficient on applicable databases, systems and vendor software programs.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Health and wellness – low premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage; FSA and EAP benefits

Company paid Life, Disability and AD&D benefits

Employee Retirement Savings Plan with employer match up to 5% of compensation

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Education Assistance Reimbursement

Recognition and Rewards Programs

Company Store

Discounts across Berkshire Hathaway Inc. companies such as GEICO, See’s Candies, etc.

ABOUT US:
The Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) is a group of six insurance companies that are part of the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. Our Workers Compensation Division provides premier workers compensation insurance coverage to employers across the country, with offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Pasadena, Omaha, St. Louis, Atlanta, and Dallas.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group, BHHC has earned an enviable record of success in the insurance industry that is supported by an A++ A.M. Best rating for the last 10 consecutive years. Our corporate size enables our organization to react swiftly and effectively to opportunities in the insurance marketplace. At the same time, our financial strength provides our agents and insureds security and makes us one of the best brands in the marketplace.

We value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining high quality talent is essential to the success of our company. Our structure minimizes bureaucracy and creates an environment that encourages our employees to see the direct effects of their hard work throughout the company. Each division provides hands on training and maintains a small company feel, creating an atmosphere in which ‘team players’ thrive.

Within the last six years BHHC Workers Compensation has seen significant growth, and we’re continuing to grow as we build one of the largest Workers Compensation companies in the country – join us!

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888.897.7781 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories as required by local ordinance. Additionally, no applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of conviction of a criminal offense except to the extent necessary to obtain a necessary license or to comply with The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of l994, which prohibits the employment by an insurance company of persons convicted of certain crimes, unless a waiver is obtained.