Claims Specialist

Overview:

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

The Claims Specialist serves as a primary contact for the processing and management of accidents and claims relating to Risk Management

• Manage accidents for all lines of coverage including workers compensation, liability, auto, and property for the Company
• Analyze and evaluate accident/claim reports and work with others internally to understand extent of loss and applicability to insurance and/or liability
• Work with third party administrators in managing all workers compensation injuries based on state laws
• Assist the Risk Manager with the analysis of cost regarding workers compensation injuries
• Assist in the development and implementation of an effective post-loss injury program
• Manage and oversee and TWAP light duty program
• Collaborate with legal counsel, adjusters, and other appropriate personnel on pertinent claims matters
• Assist the Risk Manager on losses and negotiate settlements, within established authority
• Oversee claims management and claim litigation processes
• Assist with large dollar claims and legal case management for TPA
• Analyze loss data to identify trends, establish relevant benchmarks and identify the most effective cost containment strategies
• Work with the Risk Manager and field Safety Managers to develop a strategy to reduce the frequency of injuries and equipment losses
• Work with the field Safety Manager to establish and support Safety Committees as appropriate
• Review documentation, accident photos, employee/witness statements, and police reports and make determination of liability as needed
• Process estimates, invoices, payments, and/or external adjusting service fees for approval
• Negotiate settlements, authorize payments and collect needed forms to resolve claims matters
• Manage subrogation files for damages to Dayton Freight equipment/property caused by third party
• Work with the Maintenance department to collect Dayton Freight repairs and invoices and record payment information
• Determine if use of third party administrator is appropriate for claims
• Maintain legal files as necessary
• Pull, review and update various reports relating to safety, accidents and injuries
• Continuously evaluate processes for efficiency improvements
• Become a Risk Management liaison for accident and insurance questions for internal and external customers and/or partners

• Possess a High School Diploma
• Possess knowledge of multi-state workers compensation laws, cost management and return to work practices
• Possess good written and oral communication skills and the ability to present information in an appropriate manner to various groups including executive management, peers and external partners

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days