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INSURANCE â€" WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS SPECIALIST

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

We seek a highly motivated, efficient individual to join our growing Claims Services Department to process and monitor Workers Compensation Claims.   

Other Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

Receive initial notification of clients claim, review account instructions and begin process of claim.

Manage the progress of the claim from first report to settlement.

Upon receipt of claim/loss, responsible for completing claim file, which includes coverage verification, and making preliminary or tentative determinations of coverage.

Record claim information into agency management system.

Coordinate processing of claim with client, risk manager or designee.

Control service of claims. Maintain status and follow up as needed.

Maintain loss histories, and provide loss runs via computer interfacing with carrier.

Every 90 days, initiates a status or a follow up on all open claims.

Attend claims reviews at either client or carriers location. Occasional travel.

Handle or refer insured’s question and complaints and acts as a mediator with the company, if necessary.

Perform related job duties as required.

Receives and reviews mail.

Pull files and match mail to files when necessary

Miscellaneous clerical duties may be required, such as faxing, mailing, copying, or typing first reports, etc.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five years experience (broker or carrier) handling New York workers compensation claims
• Basic MS Word and Excel skills
• Occasional travel is required
• Agency management systems experience a plus!

APPLY:

See our website at www.bwd.us Fax resume to H.R. at 516-327-2797 or apply online.

ABOUT US:

We are BWD Group LLC, a Jericho based National Insurance Broker in business since 1929.

BWD Group LLC has grown from a small, family-owned insurance brokerage firm based in New York  into one of the largest privately held brokerage firms in the United States. We provide a comprehensive range of innovative insurance products, risk management services and benefit programs for a diverse and distinguished clientele across the country and around the world. Known throughout the insurance industry as the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment insurance, BWD Group has also achieved international recognition for its expertise and capabilities in commercial and personal lines, individual and employee benefits, financial planning, consulting, program administration and claims services.

We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of individualized service. Our professional staff is comprised of insurance experts, including those with legal and business backgrounds. Our ongoing recruitment and staff development programs ensure that our employees have the education, training and experience necessary to provide our clients with superior service.

BWD's creative, experienced and professional staff is dedicated to developing the most appropriate and cost-effective programs to help you meet coverage needs and financial goals.

BENEFITS:

BWD Group offers a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits, an outstanding continuing education and training program, and tremendous potential for growth. Many of our benefits are available to you upon your hire date. Our benefits package includes health insurance, dental, life insurance, long term disability, travel accident, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, salary continuation, and comprehensive paid time off programs. Optional benefits include: long term care, 529 college savings plan, additional life insurance, and additional short term disability.