Claim examiner Jobs in Chicago, IL

Chubb is currently seeking a Workers’ Compensation Lost Time Senior Claim Specialist for our Central Region, reporting to either our Dallas, TX or Chicago, IL office. This position is a hybrid work model role requiring in office attendance three days a week with two days of remote work. The successful applicant will handle claims in multiple jurisdictions that make up the Central Region office. Jurisdictions handled in the Central Region include, IL, TX, IN, MI, IA, MO, KS, MN, WI, SD, KY, LA, OK, AR, and NE.

• Independently handles all aspects of workers’ compensation lost time claims from set-up to case closure ensuring strong customer relations are maintained throughout the process.
• Reviews claim and policy information to provide background for investigation.
• Conducts 3-part ongoing investigations, obtaining facts and taking statements as necessary, with insured, claimant and medical providers.
• Evaluates the facts gathered through the investigation to determine compensability of the claim.
• Informs insureds, claimants, and attorneys of claim denials when applicable.
• Prepares reports on investigation, settlements, denials of claims and evaluations of involved parties, etc.
• Timely administration of statutory medical and indemnity benefits throughout the life of the claim.
• Sets reserves within authority limits for medical, indemnity and expenses and recommends reserve changes to Team Leader throughout the life of the claim.
• Reviews the claim status at regular intervals and makes recommendations to Team Leader to discuss problems and remedial actions to resolve them.
• Prepares and submits to Team Leader unusual or possible undesirable exposures when encountered.
• Works with attorneys to manage hearings and litigation
• Controls and directs vendors, nurse case managers, telephonic cases managers and rehabilitation managers on medical management and return to work initiatives.
• Complies with customer service requests including Special Claims Handling procedures, file status notes and claim reviews.
• Files workers’ compensation forms and electronic data with states to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Refers appropriate claims to subrogation and secures necessary information to ensure that recovery opportunities are maximized.
• Works with in-house Technical Assistants, Special Investigators, Nurse

Consultants, Telephonic Case Managers as well as Team Supervisors to exceed customer's expectations for exceptional claims handling service.

relationships with co-workers and clients

standards for service, investigation, reserving, inventory management, teamwork, and diversity appreciation

relationships with co-workers and clients

standards for service, investigation, reserving, inventory management, teamwork, and diversity appreciation