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Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division · 1 month ago

Claims Adjuster

Sacramento, California

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$30.29/hr - $30.29/hr

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is searching for bright individuals looking to begin a challenging, yet rewarding career path as a Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster. The role involves managing a caseload of workers compensation claims from inception to resolution, including initial investigation, strategic planning, and client relations.

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Responsibilities

Successfully completes classroom training introducing workers compensation claims handling strategies, medical terminology, statutory requirements, and investigative skills

Conducts initial investigation of reported claims to determine coverage, compensability, severity, and gather all other relevant information via three-point contact telephone calls

Calculates appropriate reserves for each claim and ensures that reserves are adjusted as needed per authority guidelines

Develops and updates a Plan of Action for the successful resolution of each claim

Makes prompt, sound decisions on issues that arise based on the best information available, ensuring that work is performed in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable statutory requirements. Timely escalates issues/red flags to Supervisor

Ensures benefits due injured worker are calculated and issued appropriately in accordance with legal requirements including the issuance of appropriate notices and filings

Fosters a positive and close working relationship with internal and external partners, including Call Center, Medical Management, Special Investigations, and Indemnity Adjusting Staff

Qualification

Customer Service SkillsSpanish FluencyMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime Management

Required

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent certificate required

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Spanish Fluency ability a plus

Solid interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

Strong organization skills to ensure tasks are completed within hard deadlines

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications

Proficient, or able to become proficient, on applicable databases, systems, and vendor software programs

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirements Savings Match

Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible Savings Accounts

Paid Community Volunteer Day

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

Company

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division

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Financial Strength and Integrity With more than 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast.

Founded in 1970