Compensation Specialist Jobs in California

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For over 50 years, Republic Indemnity has been a trusted partner for businesses across the western U.S., helping them effectively manage their workers' compensation costs. Our headquarters in Woodland Hills, California, along with an additional office in San Francisco, to serve a hub for our operations. We specialize in workers' compensation in California and other western states, along with capabilities to support multistate accounts across the US.

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Republic Indemnity is hiring for a Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist! This position will be based in Southern California. Candidates who are local to our Woodland Hills office will work on a hybrid schedule. Remote candidates may also be considered who are not local to this office.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims:

  • Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.

  • Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.

• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.

• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.

• Conveys complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.

• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.

• Provides technical advice to lower level positions and other functional areas.

• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.

• Experience: Generally, 6 to 10 years of experience handling California Workers' Compensation Claims.

Additional Job Description

• Scope of Job: Works within broad limits on highly complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth within area of expertise. Viewed as a senior resource for the Claims department and/or organization. Next step in a traditional career progression may be a management role. May be a team leader. Performs work under limited supervision.

Company:

RICA Republic Indemnity Company of America

Salary Range:

$91,080.00 -$122,820.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

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  Excludes seasonal employees and interns.