Updated: Aug 11, 2024 - The Claims Assessor specializes in the efficient handling of health claims inquiries and correspondence, ensuring a timely and accurate assessment of each case. Focuses on validating financial evidence and investigating potential fraudulent claims while maintaining systematic documentation processes. Commits to keeping claimants well-informed and responding to all correspondence within agreed timescales, adhering strictly to established practices.
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1. Claims Assessor, Midlands Insurance, Springfield, IL
Job Summary:
- Assess claims through the practical application of the policy terms and conditions
- Deploy reasonable application of claims management tools, resources and requirements in assessing a claim
- Ensuring that the client is given a fair assessment without compromising reputation and/or brand in any way
- Communicate effectively in writing and over the phone using effective techniques when liaising with members for positive claim outcomes
- Pro-actively manage claims duration and engage with appropriate third parties such as rehabilitation to ensure sustainable return to work outcomes are facilitated.
- Investigate and resolve disputes
- Ensure Data Integrity is maintained in the claims system
- Effectively manage a portfolio of claims within a required SLA standard
- Assist Manager and legal team with litigated claims related queries
- Assist with the management of internal complaints within legislative timeframes
Skills on Resume:
- Policy Application (Hard Skills)
- Claims Management (Hard Skills)
- Fair Assessment Practices (Hard Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Proactive Claims Duration Management (Hard Skills)
- Dispute Resolution (Hard Skills)
- Data Integrity Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
2. Claims Assessor, Coastal Risk Services, Miami, FL
Job Summary:
- Participate in on-the-job, computer-based and classroom training
- Undertake claims investigations under various Federal Acts
- Manage a caseload of claims to meet timeliness and quality targets in a busy processing environment.
- Work productively with clients and external organisations to reach timely and accurate outcomes for clients.
- Work with individuals suffering from physical and/or mental health conditions.
- Assess claims through the practical application of the policy terms and conditions and analysis of medical, financial and other relevant information
- Manage ongoing claims through the regular analysis of medical, financial, and other relevant information
- Confirm, and where appropriate, substantiate claim decisions to members, Trustees, and/or intermediaries
- Deploy reasonable application of resources and requirements in assessing a claim
- Ensuring that the client is given a fair assessment without compromising AIA in any way
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Investigation (Hard Skills)
- Caseload Management (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Client Support (Soft Skills)
- Policy Application (Hard Skills)
- Ongoing Claims Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Decision Substantiation (Hard Skills)
- Resource Management (Hard Skills)
3. Claims Assessor, Summit Claims Solutions, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Assess each claim on the insurance administration system
- Assess the validity of the claim and documentation
- Notify/Communicate any possible invalid claims
- Assure capturing of claims is done accurately and correctly
- Assure all criteria are met to pay the claim
- Assure the quality of feedback (written and verbal) to clients
- Ensure that clients are provided with real time information on the status of the claim
- Assure feedback on requirements for successful claims payment is done timeously
- Asses claims for possible fraud risks
- Investigate and resolve disputes pertaining to expectations of the client/adviser versus the reality of product rules, policy terms and conditions industry/business practice and data
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Verification (Hard Skills)
- Communication of Findings (Hard Skills)
- Data Entry Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Verification (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance in Feedback (Hard Skills)
- Real-Time Information Provision (Hard Skills)
- Dispute Resolution (Hard Skills)
4. Claims Assessor, Riverwood Claims Management, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Signing off on large-sum claim decisions
- Leads training sessions with the claims team
- Assessing claims thorough questioning around claims and managing the caseload from start
- Finish keeping the customer up to date at all time
- Problem solving, assessing the information provided to ensure processes are followed and correct decisions are made
- Liaising with insurance providers, obtaining premiums and policy wording from underwriters
- Providing a high level of customer service via telephone, email and web chat
- General Administration, sending correspondence and general ad-hoc duties
- Ensure that the agreed Individual processing Turn Around Times (TAT) are met or exceeded
- Ensure that the quality, including presentation, accuracy and detail of claims assessment meets or exceeds the business unit minimum performance standards
Skills on Resume:
- Decision Making (Hard Skills)
- Training Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Case Management (Hard Skills)
- Problem Solving (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
5. Claims Assessor, Peak Assurance Co., Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Full processing and following up of all Group Benefit claims within the required SLA
- Processing 15 claims per day and launching claims on the system
- Provide feedback to clients on finalisation of claims (email and telephonic communication)
- Ensure that all criteria are met to pay valid claims, and invalid claims are repudiated
- Ensure the proper processes are followed and that it is of high quality
- Ensure that clients are provided with real time information on the status of the claims and policy changes, in line with Treating Clients Fairly policy of Sanlam and Legislation
- Daily follow-ups on pending claims
- Drafting of repudiation letters and drafting proof of payment letters
- Managing the team to make sure the claims assessments are accurate, high quality and within the agreed practice and process of the company
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Criteria Verification (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Client Information Management (Hard Skills)
- Follow-up Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Document Drafting (Hard Skills)
- Team Management (Soft Skills)
6. Claims Assessors - Workers Compensation, Heritage Claims Services, Charlotte, NC
Job Summary:
- Managing and assessing a portfolio of Retail Life Insurance claims
- Management of a mix of Income Protection (IP) and Total and Permanent Disability Claims (TPD)
- Liaising with doctors, rehabilitation providers and advisors
- Requesting medical and financial information
- Assessing new claims daily and initiating claims investigations
- Processing payments of ongoing claims and reviewing incoming correspondence
- Prepare accurate weekly and monthly reports for the Management Team and Directors.
- Carry out any other tasks deemed necessary by the Management Team.
- Performing Root Cause Analysis on complaints
- Continues review of the overall claims process with the objection of identifying areas of improvement and innovation
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Management (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Information Gathering (Hard Skills)
- Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Task Execution (Hard Skills)
- Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
7. Claims Assessor, Gateway Risk Consultants, St. Louis, MO
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the assessments of claims, pending claims, and being responsible for monthly reporting and analysis of data.
- Responsible for the capturing of all claims into the Claims System.
- Attending to ad-hoc tasks and managing allocation of work.
- Handling of complaints from internal escalations/OLTI/FSCA/FAIS Ombud.
- Assessing claims landing in the Life-Claims inbox and Assessing all 3rd party claims
- Performing analysis on data for trend identification and feedback
- Emailing messages to relevant person/department/cell captive
- Assistance with ad-hoc projects from time to time
- Assistance with filing and record-keeping
- Responding to complaints and monthly reporting
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Data Entry and Management (Hard Skills)
- Task Management (Hard Skills)
- Complaint Handling (Soft Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Communication Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Project Support (Hard Skills)
- Record-Keeping (Hard Skills)
8. Claims Assessor, Pinnacle Claims Adjustments, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Reviewing tribunal papers to identify the core issues and assessing same against detailed logs of advice given to respondents.
- Analysing claims made by clients on foot of such tribunal papers and determining coverage under relevant legal protection products.
- Liaising with clients and explaining coverage decisions and preparing coverage reports.
- Monitoring the progress of claims and ensuring prompt settlement (of valid claims) and closure of claims.
- Working with Litigation team in identifying the appropriate reserve to be set aside for valid claims as those claims progress.
- Ensuring the clients are treated fairly and receive excellent service in accordance with industry and company guidelines.
- Ensure that all claims related intelligence is recorded accurately on internal systems.
- Communicate effectively and build and maintain relationships both internally and with clients.
- Foster excellent working relationships with all departments, particularly advisory department
- Ensure that service delivery is reflective and consistent with legal protection products.
Skills on Resume:
- Issue Identification (Hard Skills)
- Claims Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
- Claims Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Reserving Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Client Service Management (Soft Skills)
- Data Recording Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
9. Claims Assessor, Lakeside Insurance Adjusters, Minneapolis, MN
Job Summary:
- Assess, analyse and manage claims received to a high standard.
- Always demonstrate outstanding customer handling skills
- Demonstrate a positive, proactive can-do attitude
- Provide accurate technical claims support and guidance to customers, advisers, colleagues and reassurers
- Support culture of continuous improvement – identifying and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Support the development of fellow team members
- Highlight any problem or potential complaint matters to Claims Manager
- Deal with all telephone calls received
- Process claim form requests promptly
- Provide timely accurate advice to members anticipating potential problems
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Management (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Proactive Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
- Technical Support (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Improvement Identification (Hard Skills)
- Team Development Support (Soft Skills)
- Issue Escalation (Soft Skills)
- Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
10. Claims Assessor, Horizon Claims Corp, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Receiving and handling inquiries/correspondence in relation to health claims.
- Taking responsibility for a timely and accurate assessment of an allocated case load of claims
- Dealing with all matters pertaining to claims
- Being the first point of contact for the claimant and calculating benefit entitlement
- Validating financial evidence/documentation
- Identifying and investigating potential fraudulent claims
- Dealing with all documentation in a systematic, accurate, professional, and timely manner
- Ensuring that claimants are kept informed of the progress of claim
- Ensuring all correspondence is responded to within agreed timescales
- Process claims in accordance with agreed practices
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Case Load Management (Hard Skills)
- Fraud Detection (Hard Skills)
- Financial Validation (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Management (Hard Skills)
- Claimant Communication (Soft Skills)
- Correspondence Handling (Hard Skills)
- Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
11. Claims Assessor, Valley Claims Adjustments, Little Rock, AR
Job Summary:
- Support the implementation of the Claims strategy
- Process claims in a compliant manner
- Support the Head of Trade Credit Claims as required with regard to process improvement & training
- Maintain all files, systems and databases to depict accurately the Claim Management process and enable accurate statistical data
- Conduct all written and verbal communications with clients in a professional manner and maintain customer service focus when managing a difficult situation
- Share information with team on competitor customer activity and market issues
- Provide team support and contribute to a professional and cohesive approach to meeting QBE and customer expectations
- Re-assessment of complex claims or complicated circumstances.
- Actively managing workload to ensure department service levels are met and customers are kept pro-actively informed of progress.
- Providing an excellent quality and standard of service at all times to all customers and vets.
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Processing (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Training Development (Hard Skills)
- Data Management (Hard Skills)
- Professional Communication (Soft Skills)
- Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Workload Management (Hard Skills)
12. Claims Assessor, Urban Shield Insurance, Philadelphia, PA
Job Summary:
- Research and keep up-to-date with current trends within the medico-legal sphere
- Build relationships with clients, Insurers, external providers & trustee
- Plan and manage approved changes within nominated timeframes
- Maintain contracted duration based service standards – Income Protection Claims within 30 days of receipt and Total and Permanent Disablement within 3 mths of receipt
- Maintain service level standards of next day turnaround for BAU work items
- Deliver improved levels of customer service and contracted services by innovation and the use of best practice processes.
- Providing solutions to rectify the trends identified in order to reduce the amount of work received.
- Identifying process improvements to reduce errors with future assessing.
- Ensure any third party recoveries are pursued in line with company policy.
- Identifying and reporting on referral trends seen
Skills on Resume:
- Medico-Legal Research (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Service Standards Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Innovation Implementation (Hard Skills)
- Error Reduction Strategies (Hard Skills)
- Trend Analysis and Reporting (Hard Skills)
13. Claims Assessor, Summit View Adjustments, Salt Lake City, UT
Job Summary:
- Provide assessment service for a portfolio of claims on behalf of Tower in accordance with clearly defined assessment practices and procedures.
- Manage the initial and ongoing assessment of complex new and existing Terminal Illnesses, Total and Permanent Disablement and Income Protection claims within agreed service standards
- Undertake claim notification interviews
- Guide and support less experienced Claims assessors and Case Managers with the ongoing management of claim files.
- Instruct third party service providers (IME, Rehab, Functional, Vocational Assessments) and monitor the service provided
- Peer review cases of other team members
- Ensure claim remediation as directed by Tower or Senior Management are actioned in accordance within agreed timeframes.
- Undertake Facilitated Case discussion with TAL to ensure claims are being assessed in accordance with agreed contracted service standards
- Consistently apply medical, legal, claims assessment and superannuation knowledge to assess the merits of a Member’s claim
- Provide training to other assessors, trainee assessors, and administration support staff as required or directed
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Case Management (Hard Skills)
- Interview Techniques (Hard Skills)
- Training and Development (Hard Skills)
- Third-Party Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Peer Review Processes (Hard Skills)
- Legal and Medical Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Mentorship and Guidance (Soft Skills)
14. Trustee Claims Assessor, Blue Ridge Risk Partners, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Validating sum insureds to ensure the correct sum has been admitted by the Insurer
- Assessing for a condition of release under the ground of permanent incapacity, death and terminal illness
- Proactively manage claims allocated
- Ensure a high level of communication and service has been provided to all parties involved in the claim
- Reduction in claims lifecycle to provide an improved customer experience in line with Trustee Obligations
- Ensure the right decisions are made and the correct outcomes are reached for members and families
- Agree or challenge decision made by the Insurer
- Ensure that the correct outcome for members and families is made
Skills on Resume:
- Sum Validation (Hard Skills)
- Condition Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Claims Management (Hard Skills)
- Service Communication (Soft Skills)
- Lifecycle Reduction (Hard Skills)
- Decision Accuracy (Soft Skills)
- Outcome Arbitration (Soft Skills)
- Member Advocacy (Soft Skills)
15. Claims Assessor, Sterling Claims Management, Topeka, KS
Job Summary:
- Provide a high level of customer service to all internal and external stakeholders
- End-to-end claims adjudication and processing
- Manage daily workflow and administration support to maintain client service standards/KPIs
- Interpret policy wordings and apply accurately and complete large loss reports
- Identify claims issues and make recommendations
- Settle claims within company guidelines and delegated authority
- Establish adequate and accurate claims reserves
- Comply with the Insurance Code of Practice
- Comply with privacy and confidentiality principles in all work practices
- Collaborating with other departments: Complaints, Vet line, Service, Operational Underwriting and Technical Underwriting departments.
Skills on Resume:
- Claims Adjudication (Hard Skills)
- Workflow Management (Hard Skills)
- Policy Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Large Loss Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Claims Settlement (Hard Skills)
- Reserves Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Interdepartmental Collaboration (Soft Skills)
16. Claims Assessor, Iron Mountain Claims, Burlington, VT
Job Summary:
- Deliver superior customer service.
- Operate within the company's policies and guidelines.
- Delivers agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve business objectives
- Call answer rate, productivity & quality targets to ensure defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met
- Proactively handle escalated calls and ensure complaints are resolved, where possible, and logged in accordance with business policy and meet FCA guidelines.
- Evaluate and enforce claim benefits and limitations based on a comprehensive understanding of the applicable policy wording or client direction.
- Qualify claims/ bills for payment
- Contribute to cost containment efforts by validating bills for services rendered, authenticity and reasonable and customary charges
- Direct bills to the appropriate internal financial process
- Ensure action and tasks are properly registered and updated in the system.
Skills on Resume:
- KPI Analysis (Hard Skills)
- SLA Management (Hard Skills)
- Claims Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Financial Processing (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Proactive Communication (Soft Skills)
- Complaint Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Decision Making (Soft Skills)
17. Claims Assessor, Crossroads Claims Services, Omaha, NE
Job Summary:
- Partner with policyholders on achieving the best outcome to minimize overdue and losses.
- Work with policyholders on rescheduling, cease shipment, debt recovery and legal action for buyers that have defaulted.
- Provide sound collection strategy and litigation advice.
- Analyze, initiate, monitor and decide on orientation of a case in amicable, legal and insolvency stages domestic or international.
- Prompt follow-up action on all the scheduled repayment dates and file progress.
- Perform the initial document checks when policyholders file a formal claim.
- Perform an initial review of the claims.
- Liaise with Account Management, Broker, and Policyholders on any outstanding documents and clarification on any discrepancies.
- Work with the claims team on the transfer of file for claim approval and payment.
- Ensure all the necessary reporting is prepared and submitted in accordance with the deadlines.
Skills on Resume:
- Case Management (Hard Skills)
- Debt Recovery Techniques (Hard Skills)
- Litigation Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Analytical Review (Hard Skills)
- Document Verification (Hard Skills)
- Reporting Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Collaboration with Stakeholders (Soft Skills)