What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Claims Specialist II position at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.?
At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American Claims offices: Philadelphia, PA, Parsippany, NJ, or Boston, MA.
Zurich is currently seeking an experienced Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation claim professional to join our claims team.
**** This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work both in office and at home.
At this level, you will manage a workers’ compensation claims caseload that consists primarily of lost time claims of low to moderate exposure and complexity. You will own your assigned claims from end to end, resolving claims according to best practices and within authority limits. As part of Zurich North America’s commitment to service excellence, you will build partnerships with customers and brokers and may be aligned to specific accounts.
This position can be located in one the following office locations: Philadelphia, PA, Parsippany, NJ, or Boston, MA
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 4 or more years of experience in Claims Handling or Insurance area that includes workers’ compensation claims
OR-
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in Claims Handling or Insurance area that includes workers’ compensation claims
OR -
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree with 4 or more years of experience in Claims Handling or Insurance area that includes workers’ compensation claims
AND - Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
- Microsoft Office experience
Preferred Qualifications:
4 or more years of experience in Workers’ Compensation claims handling including the state(s) of PA- Analytical skills
- Negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience collaborating across work groups
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).
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Location(s): AM - Parsippany, AM - Boston, AM - Philadelphia
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
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