Company Details

Midwest Employers Casualty (MEC) is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best. Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, MEC improves the quality of life for employees who are severely injured on the job and helps companies understand and mitigate workers' compensation injury risk. MEC offers a friendly, results-focused work environment and seeks employees who take initiative, adapt quickly, are dependable, and work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

The Claims Analyst is responsible for managing high exposure Workers Compensation claims. The primary job objectives are to proactively mitigate loss costs and settle claims by developing relationships and influencing MEC’s customers and claim administrators. The role also leverages Advanced Analytics and Assisted Intelligence (A.I.) tools to enhance claim evaluation, reserve accuracy, and settlement strategies, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Accurately evaluate WC claims for potential exposure and establish appropriate reserves
Utilize predictive analytics and A.I. driven tools to provide insight into complex medical issues, evaluate trends and explore potential exposures
Lead evaluation, mitigation and resolution of WC claims by collaboration with MEC Medical Management Consultants, Client Consult Managers and Claims Attorneys
Achieve settlement and vendor goals and objectives
Adhere to departmental Best Practices by:
Establishing, reviewing and adjusting case reserves in a timely manner within proper authority levels supported by data driven insights and A.I. assisted tools.
Identifying and influencing appropriate MEC vendors
Identifying and achieving claim settlement agreements and obtaining necessary authority to finalize resolution
Maintaining well documented claim files supported by an effective and current diary system on all assigned claims
Influence TPA adjusters to adopt MEC recommended claim handling strategies
Plan and conduct on-sight Third Party Administrators (TPAs) visits to promote loss mitigation, vendor utilization and timely settlement across assigned portfolio of claims
Collaborate with Regional Team colleagues to support business growth and client retention through consultative engagement
Review and authorize reimbursements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Frequent usage and general knowledge of WC industry accepted claim handling practices and standards with a minimum of 5 years of primary claim handling experience
High level of influence management skills
Ability to prioritize, organize and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze issues and barriers, find solutions and effectively implement solutions
Ability to work effectively in a team environment under general supervision
Ability to communicate frequently and effectively to internal and external contacts using both verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn and maintain skill levels in an electronic environment.
Working toward CPCU or AIC credentials preferred

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

Office and remote work environment Travel required up to 25% to 35% based on customer, broker, and business needs.

Sponsorship Details

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