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First Student · 1 week ago

Worker's Compensation Subrogation Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

5+ years exp

First Student is a leading transportation company committed to safety and innovation, employing over 60,000 individuals. The Worker’s Compensation Subrogation Specialist will investigate and evaluate legal liabilities in Workers' Compensation claims, coordinating recovery opportunities and pursuing them in accordance with legal and policy guidelines.

Transportation

Hiring Manager

Tre N.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigation to determine a claim's subrogation potential and pursue appropriate recovery

Identify, investigate and gather proper information in support of recovery opportunity in a timely and effective manner

Prepare materials and documentation on unsettled claims to communicate to all relevant parties inclusive of; claims professionals, clients, attorneys, collection agencies and possible arbitration, if appropriate, for further legal action

Negotiate settlements with responsible parties. If a settlement can't be reached, directs legal action or arbitration versus potentially responsible parties

Maintain active diary to ensure all claims are aggressively pursued

Prepare necessary documentation in a timely manner in accordance with state filing requirements

Perform all subrogation record keeping by maintaining a current status in documents and notes

Assemble and analyze data relative to subrogation recognition, pursuit and recovery with objective of ensuring optimal performance

Maintain technical and regulatory expertise. Monitor judicial and legislative developments to promptly identify, analyze and communicate changes impacting recovery strategies

Other duties as assigned

High degree of judgment and initiative to design and implement collection strategies

Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work

Qualification

Workers’ Compensation subrogationAutomobile claims handlingGeneral Liability claims handlingMedical terminologyNegotiation skillsLeadership skillsTeamwork skillsBachelor's DegreeCPCU certificationAIC certificationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

5 - 7 years of progressively responsible experience in successfully handling Workers' Compensation subrogation, Automobile, General Liability and Property claims handling or subrogation experience; multiple jurisdictional expertise preferred

Understanding of medical terminology, physical damage repair and negligence laws is required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills will be needed

Demonstrated leadership, coaching and teamwork skills are essential

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required; professional designations (CPCU, AIC, etc.) are a plus