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For nearly 160 years, we’ve delivered products and services that help protect the financial future of our customers.

Senior Long Term Disability Claims Specialist

Claims SpecialistClaims SpecialistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1868H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$77.1K - $94.3K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Senior Long Term Disability Claims Specialist

Pacific Life

• Manage a diverse and often complex caseload of LTD claims from initial intake through resolution, ensuring timely, fair, and accurate decisions using sound judgment and adherence to policy provisions. • Collaborate with clinical and vocational partners to develop effective RTW strategies and determine appropriate benefit eligibility and durations. • Serve as a subject matter expert on LTD claim practices, consulting on best practices and contributing to the design and refinement of internal procedures, workflows, and system requirements. • Leverage a deep understanding of disability contract provisions, exclusions, riders, waivers, and applicable regulatory and statutory requirements (e.g., FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA). • Ensure detailed and accurate documentation of all decisions and interactions, and communicate clearly with claimants, employers, and internal stakeholders. • Mentor and support onboarding of new team members; share expertise and foster knowledge growth within the team. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, Intake/Admin, Clinical and Vocational Services, and other business units to deliver a coordinated and compliant claims experience. • Proactively identify process gaps or opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement efforts and enterprise initiatives. • Demonstrate agility in adapting to changing priorities, business needs, and regulatory requirements. • Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity in all claim-related activities.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
  • 5+ years of Long Term Disability claims experience required, including management of complex and high-risk cases preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a full caseload and make sound decisions with limited oversight.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with claimants, employers, providers, and internal partners.
  • Customer-focused with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive and difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policy provisions, contractual language, and regulatory requirements accurately and consistently.
  • Advanced knowledge of ERISA and related federal and state regulatory requirements, with demonstrated ability to apply guidelines to complex claim scenarios and ensure consistent, compliant outcomes.
  • Will develop and maintain strong knowledge of Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits platforms, including claims administration systems and workflow tools.

Benefits

  • Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.
  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
  • Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

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