Workers Compensation Claims Team Lead | MD, VA & DC Jurisdictional Knowledge | Remote

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?  

• Apply your Workers Compensation/Indemnity knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture. 
• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service. 
• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights. 
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career. 
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. 
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? To supervise the operation of multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for workers compensation for clients; to monitor colleagues' workloads, provide training, and monitor individual claim activities; to provide technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication; and to maintain a diary on claims in the teams including frequent diaries on complex or high exposure claims.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance.
   

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education & Licensing: 5-7 years 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.

Jurisdiction Knowledge: MD, VA, DC
Licensing: Not required

TAKING CARE OF YOU 

• 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.
   

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is (71,445 - 100,023/yr). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.