Claims Specialist, Workers Compensation - West Region

<b style="display:block;margin-bottom:9px;"></b><br><b style="display:block;margin-bottom:9px;font-weight:900;">Description </b><div style="font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Are you looking for an opportunity to join a fast-growing company that consistently outpaces the industry in year-over-year growth? Liberty Mutual offers an exciting opening for a Workers Compensation Claims Specialist within the West Region!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a Workers Compensation Claims Specialist, you will work within a Claims Team, using the latest technology to review, analyze, and process claims that are routinely characterized as moderately complex to complex within assigned authority limits. This includes making decisions about liability/compensability, evaluating losses, negotiating settlements, and managing an inventory of commercial property/casualty claims involving bodily injury or property loss. You may also assist the Claims Team Manager with assigning new claims to team members, providing technical direction, and monitoring caseloads.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Depending on your overall skills and experience, you may be considered as a Claims Specialist II, Senior Claims Specialist I, or Senior Claims Specialist II. The salary range posted reflects the varying pay scale across various locations.</span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Lake Oswego, OR; and Chandler, AZ; and will be required to work onsite twice a month. Candidates residing in CA will be considered in all locations and may be eligible for 100% remote work. Please note that this policy is subject to change.</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Plans and conducts investigations of claims (including such activities as interviewing insureds, witnesses and claimants, collecting and evaluating appropriate documentation and securing evidence and protecting the chain-of-custody) to analyze and confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Determines need for, and engages independent adjusters, cause and origin experts and independent medical examiners.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Refers to claim to subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves, as necessary, during the processing of the claim.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assesses actual damages associated with claims and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinates the litigation activities associated with assigned claims to ensure a timely and cost-effective resolution; attends trials as a representative of the company.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Acts as senior technical professional on team, assisting team members with escalated issues.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mentors and trains new team members.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participates in Quality Review process.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participates in conducting Suit Committees, Roundtables, Arbitrations, Mediations, field investigations and may assist in conducting closed file reviews.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performs other duties as assigned.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To be considered for the role, candidates should possess the following:</span></strong></p><p> </p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of 2 years of experience in Workers' Compensation claims handling lost time and litigated claims. Direct claims handling experience from investigation through resolution is required.</span></li></ul></div><b style="display:block;margin-bottom:9px;margin-top:18px;">Qualifications</b><div style="font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of 2 years experience in claims adjustment, general insurance or formal claims training.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Required to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Continuing education courses leading to industry certifications preferred (e.g., AEI, IIA, CPCU).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Knowledge of claims investigation techniques, medical terminology and legal aspects of claims.</span></li></ul></div><b style="display:block;margin-bottom:9px;">About Us</b><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #595959;">Pay Philosophy:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #595959;"> The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #595959;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #595959;">At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #595959;">  </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #595959;">We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit:</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #7f7f7f;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href="https://lmi.co/Benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://LMI.co/Benefits</a>  <br />  <br /><span style="color: #595959;">Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.  <br />  <br /><strong>Fair Chance Notices </strong> </span></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href="https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ca-fair-chance-act.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">California</a> </span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href="https://bca.lacity.gov/Uploads/fciho/FCIHO-factsheet-2024-03-05.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Incorporated</a> </span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href="https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Unincorporated</a> </span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href="https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pa-philadelphia-fair-chance-law.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia</a> </span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href="https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ca-san-francisco-fair-chance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Francisco</a> </span></li></ul>

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