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Sedgwick Germany GmbH, basée à Düsseldorf, fait partie du groupe Sedgwick, un acteur de référence au niveau international dans les domaines de la gestion de sinistres, de l’expertise et de l’analyse des risques. En Allemagne, nous allions la solidité d’un grand groupe à l’agilité d’une structure à taille humaine. Nos clients, principalement issus du secteur de l’assurance, s’appuient sur notre savoir-faire reconnu en gestion de sinistres, fidèle à notre engagement : « we care ».

Workers Compensation Claims Representative – Entry Level

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$45K - $55K / year

Seniority

Entry Level

High SchoolEnglish

Job Description

Workers Compensation Claims Representative – Entry Level

Sedgwick

• Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim. • Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority. • Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client. • Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.

Job Requirements

  • less than 1 year of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
  • Jurisdictions: Nationwide Licensing: not required

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Referral incentive program.
  • Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
  • A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

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