PL CLAIM SPECIALIST

Sedgwick • Saint Paul, MN • 7h ago

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

PL CLAIM SPECIALIST

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To analyze complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe injury claims; to coordinate case management within Company standards, industry best practices and specific client service requirements; and to manage the total claim costs while providing high levels of customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim; manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.

Conducts or assigns full investigation and provides report of investigation pertaining to new events, claims and legal actions.

Negotiates claim settlement up to designated authority level.

Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; monitors reserve adequacy throughout claim life.

Recommends settlement strategies; brings structured settlement proposals as necessary to maximize settlement.

Coordinates legal defense by assigning attorney, coordinating support for investigation, and reviewing attorney invoices; monitors counsel for compliance with client guidelines.

Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall claim cost for our clients.

Identifies and investigates for possible fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery, and case management opportunities to reduce total claim cost.

Represents Company in depositions, mediations, and trial monitoring as needed.

Communicates claim activity and processing with the client; maintains professional client relationships.

Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.

Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.

Delegates work and mentors assigned staff.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience

Six (6) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of appropriate medical malpractice insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security application procedures as applicable to line-of-business

Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $117,000 - $125,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com

Similar Jobs

TL-Enrollment & Billing

Cognizant • Saint Paul, MN • 23min ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Enrollment Team Lead (remote) This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant living in the United States. Summary : Lead membership business and oversee all aspects of Enrollment processes. - Monitor performan...

23min ago

Go to Apply

Sr. Data Migration Architect

Oracle • Saint Paul, MN • 29min ago

IT & Engineering

Job Description Senior Data Migration Architect II position working on migrating data from client systems to Cerner/Oracle Millennium EHR/EMR solutions. The Sr. DMA would be working with large data sets, in high volume,...

29min ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens • Wayzata, MN • 31min ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description: Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Custome...

31min ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service - Self Storage Manager

Public Storage • Saint Louis Park, MN • 32min ago

Management & Administrative

Company Description Public Storage is the self-storage industry leader and we are Hiring Now! Earn $17.00 Per Hour Our Benefits Total Rewards package available to our team: We work Flexible and Full-Time Schedules betwee...

32min ago

Go to Apply

Mix/Coat Manufacturing Operator

Aerotek • Saint Paul, MN • 34min ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Job Title: Mix/Coat Manufacturing Operator Job Description The Coat Manufacturing Operator is responsible for assisting with production line setup, tear down, and routine operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing process...

34min ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service Representative

Wells Fargo • Minneapolis, MN • 39min ago

Management & Administrative

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Customer Service Representative in Operations Payments as part of Global Operations. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com ( https://www.w...

39min ago

Go to Apply

Manager - Consulting (Manufacturing)

Cognizant • Minneapolis, MN • 46min ago

Management & Administrative

Manager - Consulting (Manufacturing) About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their bu...

46min ago

Go to Apply

Financial Analyst - Entry Level

Robert Half • Roseville, MN • 48min ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst in Roseville, Minnesota, (on site) to join a team on a contract with the potential for a contract to permanent position. In this role, you will analyze fina...

48min ago

Go to Apply

Business Sales Account Manager

Verizon Wireless • West Saint Paul, MN • 57min ago

Management & Administrative

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people l...

57min ago

Go to Apply

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - MEMS (Onsite)

RTX Corporation • Burnsville, MN • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Date Posted: 2026-01-12 Country: United States of America Location: HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.