Senior Claims Examiner - Workers' Compensation

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible. Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here! PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Senior Claims Examiner handles moderate to complex claims with a focus on providing the highest level of service for policyholders and ICW Group to independently bring claims to an equitable conclusion within Company standards and best practice guidelines. The Senior Claims Examiner works with a sense of urgency, understands insurance coverage concepts, and navigates the legal system with the support of counsel to drive strategic outcomes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages all aspects of an assigned California claims inventory. Effectively communicates with policyholders, agents, attorneys, and witnesses to gather information and provide the highest possible level of customer service. Promptly investigates claims to determine exposure, works with appropriate experts and makes strategic recommendations. Utilizes appropriate resolution tactics (e.g., mediation, negotiation, denial, litigation or offer) to proactively drive outstanding results. Operates within the requirements of related state and/or the governing entity rules and regulations as well as internal claims handling policies and procedures. Directs defense counsel throughout the litigation process in line with ICW litigation guidelines while monitoring legal fees and costs. All Claims Examiners: Consistently provides exceptional customer service. Effectively collaborates with team members from various departments for project and process discussions. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for the department. Makes recommendations for streamlining processes and adopting the industry’s best practices. Ensures accuracy of data in claims system for compliance with applicable regulatory reporting. Provides knowledge transfer across the organization. Continuously seeks to improve technical skills by attending job related training and tracking current case law. Acts as a mentor and provides training for less experienced team members. Workers’ Compensation Claims (Specific Responsibilities): Prepares and presents claims status reports for internal and external stakeholders. Administers timely and appropriate benefits to injured workers; manages and approves payment of benefits within designated authority level. Works within applicable state rules, regulations as well as ICW Group’s internal claims handling policies and procedures. Creates and adjusts reserves in a timely manner to ensure reserving activities are consistent with company policies. Resolves claims fairly and equitably, acting in the best interest of the insured while providing timely benefits to injured workers as required by law. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibility but will serve as a technical leader. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education and experience) preferred. Minimum 5+ years of related claims experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Workers’ Compensation: Certification that meets the minimum standards of training, experience, and skill required. WCCA and WCCP preferred. State Workers Compensation License is required in some branches. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Good understanding of laws and jurisdictional restraints to manage claims. Excellent verbal communication skills, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information at meetings, to management and clients. Must be adept at learning new technology and embrace change. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environm